Description : What is the work of progesterone which is present in oral contraceptive pills? (a) To inhibit ovulation (b) To check oogenesis (c) To check entry of sperms into cervix and to make them inactive (d) To check sexual behaviour
Last Answer : (a) To inhibit ovulation
Description : Which of the following is used as an emergency contraceptive: a) Combined oral contraceptive pills. b) Progesterone only. c) Depoprovera. d) Levonorgestril (EM-Kit). e) Ergometrine.
Last Answer : d) Levonorgestril (EM-Kit).
Description : The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is – (1) Cortisone (2) Progesterone (3) Testosterone (4) Aldesterone
Last Answer : (2) Progesterone Explanation: It was discovered relatively long ago (1930's) that injections of progesterone were effective as a contraceptive in preventing pregnancies. Progesterone is used as a ... for creating a hostile environment for fertilization and not allowing sperm to enter the egg.
Description : The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is : (1) Cortisone (2) Progesterone (3) Testosterone (4) Aldesterone
Last Answer : Progesterone
Description : Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency? (a) Luteinising - Failure of ovulation hormone (b) Insulin - Diabetes insipidus (c) Thyroxine - Tetany (d) Parathyroid - Diabetes mellitus hormone
Last Answer : (a) Luteinising - Failure of ovulation hormone
Description : The mammalian corpus luteum produces (a) luteotrophic hormone (b) luteinising hormone (c) estrogen (d) progesterone.
Last Answer : (d) progesterone.
Description : Synthetic progesterone used in oral contraceptive is (A) Norethindrone (B) Pregnenolone (C) Androstenodione (D) Stilbestrol
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : A 25 years old school teacher Para 1 wants to use oral contraceptive pills for contraception. She is asking about the mode of action of oral contraceptive pills. The mechanism of action of ... atrophy. c) Increasing cervical mucous hostility. d) Inducing endometritis. e) Inhibiting prolactin.
Last Answer : a) Inhibiting ovulation by suppression of serum FSH.
Description : Which of the following is advised when a woman on combined oral contraceptive pill misses a dose: A. Continue with the course without regard to the missed dose B. Take 2 pills the next ... for the remaining part of the course D. Discontinue the course and use alternative method of contraception
Last Answer : Take 2 pills the next day and continue with the course
Description : Most important component of oral contraceptive is :
Last Answer : Most important component of oral contraceptive is : A. Thyroxine B. LH C. Progesteron D. GH
Description : Which of the following contraceptive methods involve a role of hormone ? (a) Pills, Emergency contraceptives, Barrier methods (b) Lactational amenorrhea, Pills, Emergency contraceptives (c) Barrier method, Lactational amenorrhea, Pills (d) CuT, Pills, Emergency contraceptive
Last Answer : (b) Lactational amenorrhea, Pills, Emergency contraceptives
Description : Select the progestin preparation for coadministration with estrogen for hormone replacement therapy that does not counteract the beneficial effect of the latter on lipid profile due to lack of ... oral progesterone B. Norethindrone C. Lynestrenol D. Medroxyprogesterone acetate (p. 281-282)
Last Answer : Select the indication for which a progestin is used alone without combining with an estrogen: A. Threatened abortion B. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding C. Hormone replacement therapy D. Premenstrual tension
Description : Write the function of each of the following (i)Middle piece in human sperm (ii)Tapetum in anthers (iii)Luteinising hormone in human males -Biology
Last Answer : (i)Middle piece in human sperm contains several mitochondria which produces energy for the motility of the sperm. (ii) Tapetum in anthers It is the innermost layer of the anther. ... male stimulates the Leydig cells to produce testosterone, necessary to complete the process of spermatogenesis.
Description : Which of one of the following is released by hypothalamus? (A) Somatostatin (B) Somatotropic hormone (C) Somato medin C (D) Luteinising hormone
Description : Secretion of luteinising hormone is increased by (A) GnRH (B) FSH (C) Testosterone (D) None of these
Description : In males, secretion of luteinising hormone is inhibited by (A) Gonadotropin releasing hormone (B) FSH (C) High blood level of testosterone (D) Inhibin
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : In males, luteinising hormone acts on (A) Leydig cells (B) Sertoli cells (C) Prostate gland (D) All of these
Description : Acromegaly results due to excessive release of (A) Thyroxine (B) Growth hormone (C) Insulin (D) Glucagon
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The followings are steroid hormones: a. corticotrophic hormone (ACTH) b. aldosterone c. thyroxine d. growth hormone
Last Answer : aldosterone
Description : Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/deficiency symptom. Endocrine Hormone Function/ gland Deficiency symptoms (a) ... child birth (d) Posterior Growth Oversecretion pituitary hormone stimulates (GH) abnormal growth
Last Answer : (a) Thyroid Thyroxine Lack of iodine gland in diet results in goitre
Description : Can contraceptive pills make you feel sleepy?
Last Answer : You should ask your doctor. There are so many things that could be causing your sleepiness that may have nothing to do with the pill.
Description : Contraceptive pills in the market contain – (1) steroid-hormones (2) inorganic compounds (3) herbicides (4) antibiotics
Last Answer : (1) steroid-hormones Explanation: Contraceptive, pill: Commonly called "the pill," combined oral contraceptives are the most commonly used form of reversible birth control in the United States.
Description : Contraceptive pills in the market contain (1) Inorganic compounds (2) Herbicides (3) Antibiotics (4) Steroid-hormones
Last Answer : Steroid-hormones
Description : The amino acid tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of (a) estrogen and progesterone (b) cortisol and cortisone (c) melatonin and serotonin (d) thyroxine and triiodothyronine
Last Answer : (c) melatonin and serotonin
Description : Secretion of progesterone by corpus luteum is initiated by (a) testosterone (b) thyroxine (c) MSH (d) LH.
Last Answer : d) LH.
Description : A receptor which itself has enzymatic property is: A. Insulin receptor B. Progesterone receptor C. Thyroxine receptor D. Glucagon receptor
Last Answer : A. Insulin receptor
Description : Young women are protected against myocardial infaracation because of the activity of (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) Growth hormone (D) Oxytocin
Description : Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function. (a) Oxytocin - posterior pituitary, growth and maintenance of mammary glands. (b) Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the ... sex organs. (d) Atrial natriuretic factor - ventricular wall, increases the blood pressure.
Last Answer : (b) Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleepwake cycle
Description : Which hormone stimulates the production of estrogen and progesterone? A) growth hormone B) antidiuretic hormone C) gonadotropic hormones D) thyroid-stimulating hormone E) adrenocorticotropic hormone
Last Answer : C) gonadotropic hormones
Description : A 19 year-old female is referred following a visit to the dentist where marked erosion of her teeth was noted. She was entirely asymptomatic and her only medication was the oral contraceptive pill ... ) Bulimia nervosa 2) Conn's syndrome 3) Laxative abuse 4) Pregnancy 5) Primary hypoparathyroidism
Last Answer : Answers-5 This patient has tooth erosion associated with hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis and hypocalcaemia. This suggests a diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism. Conn's is unlikely in this age group, is ... raised alkaline phosphatase would not be expected. Early pregnancy would not fit this picture.
Description : The following drug reduces the effect of oral anticoagulants: A. Broad spectrum antibiotic B. Cimetidine C. Aspirin D. Oral contraceptive
Last Answer : D. Oral contraceptive
Description : Centchroman is: A. An oral contraceptive for women B. An oral contraceptive for men C. A mast cell stabilizer D. A centrally acting muscle relaxant
Last Answer : A. An oral contraceptive for women
Description : Health benefits afforded by the combined estrogenprogestin oral contraceptive pill include the following except: A. Reduced menstrual blood loss B. Lower risk of fibrocystic breast disease C. Lower risk of myocardial infarction D. Lower risk of endometrial carcinoma
Last Answer : . Lower risk of myocardial infarction
Description : Oral contraceptive use increases the risk of occurrence of the following diseases except: A. Hypertension B. Leg vein thrombosis C. Endometrial carcinoma D. Gall stones
Last Answer : C. Endometrial carcinoma
Description : Which side effect of the oral contraceptive subsides after 3–4 cycles of continued use: A. Glucose intolerance B. Rise in blood pressure C. Headache D. Fluid retention
Last Answer : C. Headache
Description : The primary mechanism of action of the combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive pill is: A. Production of cervical mucus hostile to sperm penetration B. Suppression of FSH and ... Making endometrium unsuitable for implantation D. Enhancing uterine contractions to dislodge the fertilized ovum
Last Answer : B. Suppression of FSH and LH release
Description : A progestin and an estrogen are combined in oral contraceptive pill because: A. The estrogen blocks the side effects of the progestin B. The progestin blocks the side effects of the estrogen C. Both synergise to suppress ovulation D. Both synergise to produce hostile cervical mucus
Last Answer : C. Both synergise to suppress ovulation
Description : The progestin used in combined oral contraceptive pill is a 19-nortestosterone derivative because: A. They have potent antiovulatory action of their own B. They do not produce any metabolic effects C. They produce fewer side effects D. They are longer acting
Last Answer : A. They have potent antiovulatory action of their own
Description : Which of the following drugs can precipitate hypoglycaemia if given to a diabetic controlled with a sulfonylurea drug: A. Phenobarbitone B. Chloramphenicol C. Rifampicin D. Oral contraceptive
Last Answer : . Chloramphenicol
Description : .Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans? (a) Release of oxytocin (b) Release of prolactin (c) Increase in estrogen and progesterone ratio (d) Synthesis of prostaglandins
Last Answer : b) Release of prolactin
Description : In which of the following forms of oral contraception, pills are taken continuously without interruption: A. Combined pill B. Phased pill C. Minipill D. Both 'B' and 'C
Last Answer : C. Minipill
Description : __________ hormone is a single chain polypeptide having 32 amino acids with molecular weight of 3,600. (A) Testosteron (B) Thyroxine (C) Calcitonine (D) Vasopressin
Description : Calcitomica is antagonist to (A) Serotonin (B) Thyroxine (C) Tri iodo thyronine (D) Para thyroid hormone
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : When thyroxine binding globulin and thyroxine binding pre-albumin are saturated with thyroxine, the excess hormone is transported by (A) Albumin (B) Gamma globulins (C) Transcortin (D) None of these
Description : ACTH stimulates the secretion of (A) Glucocorticoids (B) Epinephrine (C) Thyroxine (D) Luteinizing hormone
Description : Hormone that binds to intracellular receptor is (A) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (B) Thyroxine (C) Follicle stimulating hormone (D) Glucagon
Description : The hormone that stimulates heart beat is – (1) Thyroxine (2) Gastrin (3) Glycogen (4) Dopamine
Last Answer : (1) Thyroxine Explanation: Thyroxine is the main hormone secreted into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland. It plays vital roles in digestion, heart and muscle function, brain development and ... and cardiac output and also promotes vasodilation, which leads to enhanced blood flow to many organs.
Description : The thymus gland produces a hormone called – (1) thyroxine (2) thymosin (3) thyronine (4) calcitonin
Last Answer : (2) thymosin Explanation: The thymus is a specialized primary lymphoid organ of the immune system. Thymosin hormones are typically produced by the thymus gland and trigger the creation of Tcells, which are used by the immune system to fight disease. The thymus gland is only active until puberty.
Description : is a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood? (1) Glucogen (2) Thyroxine (3) Oxytocin (4) Insulin
Last Answer : (4) Insulin Explanation: Insulin is a hormone that allows our body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food that we eat for energy or to store glucose for future use. Insulin ... or too low (hypoglycemia), Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets.