Description : Melatonin is secreted by (a) pineal body (b) skin (c) pituitary gland (d) thyroid.
Last Answer : (c) pituitary gland
Description : Melatonin: a. is secreted by pineal gland b. regulates the circadian rhythm c. is useful to regulate the sleep pattern of patients with complete blindness. d. all
Last Answer : all
Description : Which is NOT a correct association of tissues and hormones or functions? A) adipose tissue--leptin to regulate a feeling of fullness B) thymus--use of iodine to make thyroxine for ... insulin for regulation of blood glucose levels E) pancreas--glucagon for regulation of blood glucose levels
Last Answer : B) thymus--use of iodine to make thyroxine for regulation of body growth
Description : All the following statements about thyrotropin releasing hormone are true except (A) It is secreted by hypothalamus (B) It is a pentapeptide (C) It increases the secretion of TSH (D) Its secretion is inhibited by high level of T3 and T4 in blood
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Melatonin is synthesised in (A) Hypothalamus (B) Posterior pituitary gland (C) Pineal gland (D) Melanocytes
Last Answer : Answer : C
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 gland will produce melatonin? A) pancreas B) pineal gland C) adrenal gland D) thyroid gland E) pituitary
Last Answer : B) pineal gland
Description : Melatonin (pron: mel-eh-toe-nin) is produced by the: a) skin b) pineal gland c) liver d) pituitary gland
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- PINEAL GLAND
Description : Melanocyte stimulating hormone is secreted by (A) Pineal gland (B) Anterior lobe of pituitary gland (C) Posterior lobe of pituitary gland (D) Intermediate lobe of pituitary gland
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Secretion of MSH is regulated by (A) Feedback mechanism (B) Melatonin (C) Hypothalamic hormones (D) ACTH HORMONE METABOLISM 217
Description : In males, secretion of luteinising hormone is inhibited by (A) Gonadotropin releasing hormone (B) FSH (C) High blood level of testosterone (D) Inhibin
Description : Secretion of growth hormone is inhibited by (A) Somatomedin C (B) Somatostatin (C) Feedback inhibition(D) All of these
Description : Prolactin secretion: a. is higher in female than male b. is inhibited by dopamine c. is increased in patients taking phenothiazines d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : Insulin secretion: a. is inhibited by atropine b. is increased by vagal stimulation c. is inhibited by amino acids d. is stimulated by beta agonists
Last Answer : is increased by vagal stimulation
Description : Which statement is NOT correct about PTH? A) When calcium level rises, PTH secretion is inhibited. B) When calcium level lowers, PTH secretion is stimulated. C) PTH has the opposite effect of ... . D) PTH stimulates calcium absorption from the gut. E) PTH decreases the activity of osteoclasts.
Last Answer : E) PTH decreases the activity of osteoclasts.
Description : Is it safe to take melatonin (1.5-3mgs) at night?
Last Answer : It's not available over-the-counter in some countries, but that may be because of arbitrary reasons. It's very cheap and very easy to get in the US so it's not super dangerous. I knew an ... about it if it really helps you sleep better. The warnings on the bottle are probably over-cautious, too.
Description : Which of the following is not a CNS depressant but increases the tendency to fall asleep at night: A. Pyridoxine B. Diphenhydramine C. Melatonin D. Ethanol
Last Answer : C. Melatonin
Description : Antidiuretic hormone (A) Is secreted by hypothalamus (B) Secretion is increased when osmolality of plasma decreases (C) Increases obligatory reabsorption of water (D) Acts on distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts
Description : All the following statements about FSH are true except (A) It is a tropic hormone secreted by anterior pituitary (B) Its secretion is increased by gonadotropin releasing hormone (C) It acts on Sertoli cells (D) It increases the synthesis of testosterone
Description : All of the following statements about pancreatic somatostain are true except (A) It is secreted by δ cells of islets of Langerhans (B) It stimulates the secretion of gastrin (C) It inhibits the secretion of secretin (D) It inhibits the secretion of cholecystokininpancreozymin
Description : All of the following statements about cholecystokinin pancreozymin are true except (A) It is secreted by mucosa of small intestine (B) It stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice rich in enzymes (C) It stimulates contraction of gall bladder (D) It inhibits gastric motility
Description : A 55-year-old male undergoes a total abdominal colectomy. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the hormonal response to the surgical procedure? a. Adrenocorticotropic ... in serum insulin and a fall in glucagon accelerate hepatic glucose production and maintain gluconeogenesis
Last Answer : Answer: a, c One of the earliest consequence of a surgical procedure is the rise in levels of circulating cortisol that occur in response to a sudden outpouring of ACTH ... hepatic glucose production, and, with other hormones (epinephrine and glucocorticoids), gluconeogenesis is maintained
Description : Where are parathyroid glands located? Mention the hormone secreted. Mention the disorder caused due to its under secretion and over secretion. State its function.
Last Answer : Parathyroid glands are embedded in the tissues of thyroid gland. Parathyroid gland secreted a hormone called parathormone. The function of parathormone is to control the amount of calcium salts in ... cramps. Over secretion of parathormone removes calcium from the bones making them soft and spongy.
Description : The following are true about the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex: a. zona fasciculata secretes cortisol b. zona glomerulosa secretes aldosterone c. secretion of aldosterone is stimulated by ACTH d. all
Description : The following are true about aldosterone: a. it is secreted by the adrenal medulla b. its secretion is stimulated by decreased blood volume c. it stimulates active reabsorption of sodium in the distal renal tubules. d. it causes increased secretion of potassium by the distal renal tubules.
Last Answer : it causes increased secretion of potassium by the distal renal tubules.
Description : What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans? (a) Glucagon is secreted by β-cells of islets of Langerhans and stimulates glycogenolysis. (b) Secretion of thymosins is stimulated ... receptors on ovarian cell membrane. (d) FSH stimulates the secretion of estrogen and progesterone.
Last Answer : (c) In females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane.
Description : What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans ? (1) FSH stimulates the secretion of estrogen and progesterone (2) Glucagon is secreted by -cells of Islets of Langerhans and ... stimulated with aging (4) If females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane
Last Answer : (4) If females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane
Description : Tissues located in different parts of body like pituitary, pineal, thyroid etc. are coutns as
Last Answer : Tissues located in different parts of body like pituitary, pineal, thyroid etc. are coutns as
Description : Where is the pineal body found?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : The body temperature is regulated by (1) Pituitory gland (2) Hypothalamus (3) Pineal gland (4) Thyroid gland
Last Answer : (2) Hypothalamus Explanation: Hypothalamus is a portion of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions. One of the most important functions of the ... hormones. The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian cycles.
Description : A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is (a) corpus cardiacum (b) corpus luteum (c) corpus allatum (d) pineal gland.
Last Answer : b) corpus luteum
Description : A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is : (1) Corpus cardiacum (2) corpus luteum (3) Corpus allatum (4) Pineal gland
Last Answer : (2) corpus luteum
Description : The body temperature is regulated by— (1) Pituitory gland (2) Hypothalamus (3) Pineal gland (4) Thyroid gland
Last Answer : Hypothalamus
Description : Will it do my body harm if I take Melatonin everyday before going to bed ?
Last Answer : What a Mayo Clinic internist has to say about it. I have not taken it as I, fortunately, do not have a problem sleeping.
Description : The 24 hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body such as the sleep-wake cycle is regulated by the hormone (a) calcitonin (b) prolactin (c) adrenaline (d) melatonin.
Last Answer : (d) melatonin.
Description : Which endocrine gland is found in chest cavity? (1) Pineal gland (2) Thymus gland (3) Adrenal gland (4) Thyroid gland
Last Answer : (2) Thymus gland Explanation: The endocrine glands are widely distributed throughout the body. The pituitary gland, pineal gland and hypothalamus are located in the skull. The thyroid and ... thymus gland is only active until puberty. It helps the body protect itself against autoimmunity.
Description : Where is the Pineal Gland situated? (1) in the Liver (2) in the Brain (3) in the Kidneys (4) in the Uterus
Last Answer : (2) in the Brain Explanation: The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain. It produces the serotonin derivative melatonin, a hormone that affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns and, ... a tiny pine cone (hence its name), and it is located near the centre of the brain.
Description : Which is the gland that holds the body's thermostat? (1) Pineal (2) Pituitary (3) Thyroid (4) Hypothalamus
Last Answer : (4) Hypothalamus Explanation: The body keeps its core temperature constant at about 37 C by physiological adjustments controlled by the hypothalamus (Thermostat Center) where there ... Thermoreceptors) and from internal structures (Central Thermoreceptors), which include the hypothalamus itself.
Last Answer : Thymus gland
Last Answer : in the Brain
Description : Which is the gland that holds the body’s thermostat? (1) Pineal (2) Pituitary (3) Thyroid (4) Hypothalamus
Description : Germination is inhibited by— (A) Red light (B) Blue light (C) U.V. light (D) I.R. light
Last Answer : (C) U.V. light
Description : Auxin destruction activity is inhibited by : a. Blue light b. Red light c. Green light d. None of the above
Last Answer : Red light
Description : When considering visible light cured composites, which of the following statements is incorrect? A. An air-inhibited layer is present superficially on the composite. B. The wavelength of the light which affects ... composite. (smaller particles absorb more light) D. B and C E. All are true
Last Answer : E. All are true
Description : Inhibition of thromboxane synthesis by aspirin in platelets lasts for 5-7 days because: A. Aspirin persists in the body for 5-7 days B. Aspirin induced depletion of arachidonic acid lasts 5-7 ... 5-7 days D. Platelets cannot generate fresh thromboxane synthetase and their turnover time is 5-7 days
Last Answer : D. Platelets cannot generate fresh thromboxane synthetase and their turnover time is 5-7 days
Description : If you take Melatonin, how much do you take at one time?
Last Answer : One mg doesn’t make any difference. Likewise 3 mg. I’ve tried 10 mg, and it works, but now I trying a slow release 5 mg to see if that makes a difference.
Description : What is the most effective OTC sleep aid besides Melatonin?
Last Answer : Some people swear by valerian root, by I have not tried it.
Description : Do you take any sleep aid, like Melatonin?
Last Answer : answer:I don’t, but I’m curious: Do you set an alarm, just in case? When I sleep without setting an alarm, I experience something similar – it’s like my brain doesn’t dare to sleep soundly. Also, ungh. I feel for you.
Description : Does anyone have experience with taking melatonin?
Last Answer : answer:I LOVE MELATONIN .. It knocks me the fuck out in about 30 minutes. Always wake up pretty crisp after taking it. Keep in mind I take it maybe a few times a month since my job is more of a whenever gig ... OTC. I would give it a shot. If it freaks you out you only lost a bad dream and 8 bucks.
Description : Question about taking melatonin?
Last Answer : answer:Given you're on Med's, consult with your doctor to find the safest and most effective dose of Melatonin for you. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center for adults with ... overdue it. http://www.melatoninfaq.com/melatonin-overdose/ Hope you feel better soon. Good luck