Description : Which gland in the human body regulates the secretion of hormones from the pituitaiy gland? (1) Thymus gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Adrenal gland (4) Hypothalamus gland
Last Answer : (4) Hypothalamus gland Explanation: Hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by releasing hormones secreted by the hypothalamus. Neuroendocrine cells in the hypothalamus ... release substances into small blood vessels that travel directly to the anterior pituitary gland
Description : Given below is an incomplete table on hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each human body. Identify the option representing correct grouping of hormone its gland and ... hormone (b) Placenta Insulin Vasopressin (c) Ovary Insulin Calcitonin (d) Placenta Glucagon Calcitonin
Last Answer : (a) Ovary Glucagon Growth hormone
Description : Which gland in the human body regulates the secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland? (1) Thymus gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Adrenal gland (4) Hypothalamus gland
Last Answer : Hypothalamus gland
Description : Which of the following statements are not incorrect `:-` (i) Liver, the largest gland in our body secretes cholesterol, degrade steroid hormones, vita
Last Answer : Which of the following statements are not incorrect `:-` (i) Liver, the largest gland in our body secretes ... I,ii,iv C. I only D. I,ii,iv
Description : Assertion : Adrenal cortex is called the gland for "fight, fright, and flight." Reason : The hormones adrenaline and nor-adrenaline help the body to c
Last Answer : Assertion : Adrenal cortex is called the gland for "fight, fright, and flight." Reason : The hormones ... . D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Description : Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system? (a) Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amounts that act as intercellular messenger are known as ... in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones.
Last Answer : (a) Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amounts that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones.
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 : What are the hormones secreted by Pituitary gland? -Biology
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Description : What are the hormones secreted by Adrenal gland (Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla)? What are the chief functions of these hormones. -Biology
Description : Explain the hormones of the pituitary gland and functions. -Biology
Description : How the hormones of the thyroid gland influence the metabolic rate? -Biology
Description : Which gland secretes more hormones ?
Last Answer : The pituitary gland secretes the most hormones.
Description : Hormones of pituitary gland are
Last Answer : Hormones of pituitary gland are A. All steroids B. All proteins C. Some steroids ... Complex substances formed from proteins steroids, carbohydrates
Description : (A) Name the gland shown in the diagram (B) namet he hormones secreted by this gland (C) which element is essential for the normal rate of hormone syn
Last Answer : (A) Name the gland shown in the diagram (B) namet he hormones secreted by this gland (C) ... for the normal rate of hormone synthesis in this gland?
Description : Name the hormone which stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland.
Last Answer : Name the hormone which stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland.
Description : Which one of the following hormones thought synthesised elsewhere, is stored and released by the master gland ?
Last Answer : Which one of the following hormones thought synthesised elsewhere, is stored and released by ... hormone C. Luteinizing hormone D. Prolactin
Description : Two hormones ….. (a) ….. and ……. (b) …… synthesize in hypothalamus and transport in pituitary gland through …… (c ) …….. and ……. (d) ……. respectively.
Last Answer : Two hormones .. (a) .. and . (b) synthesize in hypothalamus and transport in ... axonal transport b = ADH `rArr` d = portasl circulation
Description : Which one of the following glands is responsible for secretion of sex hormones? (1) Adrenal gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Pituitary gland (4) Sebaceous gland
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary gland Explanation: The pituitary is sometimes referred to as the "master gland" as it controls hormone functions such as our temperature, thyroid activity, growth during childhood, urine production, testosterone production in males and ovulation and estrogen production' in females.
Description : The posterior pituitary gland is not a ‘true’ endocrine gland because (a) it is provided with a duct (b) it only stores and releases hormones (c) it is under the regulation of hypothalamus (d) it secretes enzymes.
Last Answer : (b) it only stores and releases hormones
Description : Duodenum has characteristic Brunner’s gland which secrete two hormones called (a) kinase, estrogen (b) secretin, cholecystokinin (c) prolactin, parathormone (d) estradiol, progesterone
Last Answer : (b) secretin, cholecystokinin
Description : Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for stimulating the production of progesterone? a) Luteinizing hormone Luteinizing hormone is released by the pituitary gland. b) Follicle-stimulating ... , are involved in early development of the follicle and also affect the female libido.
Last Answer : a) Luteinizing hormone Luteinizing hormone is released by the pituitary gland.
Description : The part of the brain controlling the anterior pituitary gland secretions is the A) medulla. B) thalamus. C) cerebral cortex. D) hypothalamus. E) cerebellum. Answer: D ... B) antidiuretic hormone C) gonadotropic hormones D) thyroid-stimulating hormone E) adrenocorticotropic hormone
Last Answer : B) thalamus.
Description : Which one of the following glands is responsible for secretion of sex hormones ? (1) Adrenal gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Pituitary gland (4) Sebaceous gland
Last Answer : Pituitary gland
Description : Group of neurosecretory cells which produces hormones and are located in hypothalamus are known as
Last Answer : Group of neurosecretory cells which produces hormones and are located in hypothalamus are known as
Description : Which system produces hormones?
Last Answer : the endocrine system
Description : Pancreas produces (a) three digestive enzymes and one hormone (b) three types of digestive enzymes and two hormones (c) two digestive enzymes and one hormone (d) three digestive enzymes and no hormone.
Last Answer : (b) three types of digestive enzymes and two hormones
Description : Which gland produces the hormone thy- roxine?
Last Answer : Thyroid gland
Description : Which gland produces the enzyme parathormone?
Last Answer : Parathyroid
Description : Which gland is situated beneath the brain and whose oversecretion produces giants-size children? -Do You Know?
Description : Prostate gland produces a secretion for
Last Answer : Prostate gland produces a secretion for A. Attracting sperms B. Stimulating sperm activity C. Attracting egg D. None of the above
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 : Which gland is situated beneath the brain and whose oversecretion produces giants-size children?
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : Which of the following is true of endocrine glands? A) endocrine glands are located very close to their target organs to be more effective. B) each endocrine gland only produces one hormone. C ... gland is independent and not affected by another endocrine gland. E) None of the choices are correct.
Last Answer : C) some endocrine glands have additional non-endocrine functions.
Description : The thymus gland produces a hormone called (1) thyroxine (2) thymosin (3) thyronine (4) calcitonin
Last Answer : thymosin
Description : Dehydration in human body is caused due to the loss of: (1) vitamins (2) salts (3) hormones (4) water
Last Answer : (4) water Explanation: Dehydration is the condition where there is acute shortage of water in our body. This occurs when the amount of water leaving our body is greater than the ... three types of dehydration: hypotonic or hyponatremic (primarily a loss of electrolytes, sodium in particular).
Description : Name any two glands which secretes hormones in human body
Last Answer : Ans. Thyroid and Pituitary , Pancreas
Description : (a) IN WHICH PART OF HUMAN FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM DO THE FOLLOWING EVENTS TAKE PLACE. (i) RELEASE OF FIRST POLAR BODY (ii) RELEASE OF SECOND POLAR BODY (iii) FERTILISATION (iv) IMPLANTATION (b) NAME TWO HORMONES SECREATED ONLY DURING PREGNANCY.
Last Answer : ANS (a) (i) OVARY (ii) FALLOPIAN TUBE (iii) AMPULLA-ISTHAMUS JUNCTION OF FALLOPIAN TUBE (iv) ENDOMETRIUM LINING OF UTERUS (b) HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN AND HUMAN PLACENTAL LACTOGEN
Description : Dehydration in human body is caused due to the loss of : (1) vitamins (2) salts (3) hormones (4) water
Last Answer : water
Description : Which gland in the human body is popu- larly called Adam's Apple?
Description : Which gland in the human body; is present next to the brain?
Last Answer : Pineal
Description : Which gland in the human body is re- ferred to as the gland of emergency with triple F-fight; flight and fright?
Last Answer : Adrenal gland. It is situated above the kidneys
Description : Which gland in the human body is called the master gland? A. Pancreas B. Thyroid C. Pituitary (Answer) D. Spleen
Last Answer : C. Pituitary (Answer)
Description : Which gland in human body enlarged due to goiter? -Do You Know?
Description : What is the largest gland in the human body? -Do You Know?
Description : Which book of human body is called 'master book'? Piyush gland -General Knowledge
Description : What is the name of the largest gland of human body? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : liver The liver is large, reddish-brown organs that lie on the right side of the belly weighing about 3 pounds. It is the largest gland. The liver is an exocrine gland that secretes bile into the intestine is also an endocrine gland and a blood filter.
Description : What is the name of the smallest endocrine gland located in human body ?
Last Answer : Pineal gland.
Description : What is the largest gland in the human body ?
Last Answer : The largest gland in the human body is the liver
Description : What is the name of the smallest gland in the human body ?
Last Answer : The smallest gland in the human body is called the stapes.
Description : What is the name of the largest gland in the human body ?
Last Answer : The liver is the largest gland in the human body.