Description : Calcitonin is synthesised in (A) Parathyroid glands (B) Thyroid gland (C) Pars intermedia of pituitary (D) Adrenal cortex
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Which one of the Endocrine glands is known as master gland? (1) Pituitary (2) Adrenal (3) Thyroid (4) Parathyroid
Last Answer : (1) Pituitary 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, ... functions as our thermostat that controls all other glands that are responsible for hormone secretion.
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : Which of the following endocrine glands does NOT produce its own hormones but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus? A) thyroid B) adrenal cortex C) adrenal medulla D) posterior pituitary E) anterior pituitary
Last Answer : D) posterior pituitary
Description : Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body? (1) Thyroid (2) Parathyroid (3) Adrenal (4) Pituitary
Last Answer : (1) Thyroid Explanation: Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that, secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct. The main endocrine glands include ... neck, below the thyroid cartilage (which forms the laryngeal prominence, or "Adam's apple").
Description : The controlling or master gland(s) of the body is(are) the A) adrenal medulla and cortex. B) testes and ovaries. C) hypothalamus and anterior pituitary. D) pancreas. E) thyroid and parathyroid.
Last Answer : C) hypothalamus and anterior pituitary.
Description : Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body ? (1) Thyroid (2) Parathyroid (3) Adrenal (4) Pituitary
Last Answer : Thyroid
Description : Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands? A) adrenal cortex--bronzing of skin, no glucose at stress, dehydration and death B) thymus--decrease ... change in secondary sex characteristics E) adult thyroid--low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargy
Last Answer : B) thymus--decrease in sex drive and changes in secondary sexual characteristics
Description : Cortisol is released from the A) adrenal medulla. B) adrenal cortex. C) thyroid. D) parathyroid. E) posterior pituitary.
Last Answer : B) adrenal cortex.
Description : Weakened bones can result from an over-secretion of the A) thyroid gland. B) adrenal gland. C) pancreas. D) parathyroid gland. E) pituitary.
Last Answer : D) parathyroid gland.
Description : Prostaglandins are liberated in the circulation by the stimulation of (A) Anterior pituitary glands (B) Posterior pituitary glands (C) Adrenal gland (D) Thyroid gland
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Heightened emotion is caused by the (a) Pituitary glands (b) Thyroid glands (c) Adrenal glands (d) Salivary glands
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
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 : Out of the following glands which is referred to as the master gland? (1) Thyroid (2) Adrenal gland (3) Pituitary (4) Pancreas
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary Explanation: The pituitary gland is a peasized gland located at the base of the skull between the optic nerves. The pituitary gland secretes hormones. Hormones are ... childhood, urine production, testosterone production in males and ovulation and estrogen production in females.
Description : Which one of the following glands produces the growth hormone (somatotrophin)? (1) Adrenal (2) Pancreas (3) Pituitary (4) Thyroid
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary Explanation: Growth hormone is produced in the growth-stimulating somatotropic cells of the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain.
Description : Which of the following glands has both an endocrine and an exocrine function? A) mammary gland B) pancreas C) pituitary D) adrenal gland E) thyroid gland
Last Answer : B) pancreas
Description : The adrenal glands A) are located near the thyroid gland. B) are located near the kidneys. C) are regulated by the posterior pituitary. D) are regulated by the pancreas. E) can be removed without ill effects.
Last Answer : B) are located near the kidneys.
Description : Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland? A) pancreas B) adrenal glands C) salivary glands D) thyroid gland E) pituitary gland
Last Answer : C) salivary glands
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 : Which one of the following endocrine glands stores its secretion in the extracellular space before discharging it into the blood? (a) Testis (b) Thyroid (c) Pancreas (d) Adrenal
Last Answer : (b) Thyroid
Description : Which one of the following is the smallest endocrine gland in human body? (1) Adrenal (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Pancreas
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary Explanation: Pituitary gland, called Master Gland, is the smallest endocrine gland. It controls the general growth of the body and stimulates the primary sex hormones, i.e. ovaries and testes.
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 one of the following is the smallest endocrine gland in human body ? (1) Adrenal (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Pancreas
Description : A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly? (a) Parotid (b) Pancreas (c) Thyroid (d) Parathyroid
Last Answer : (d) Parathyroid
Description : Which one of the following pair of organs includes only the endocrine glands? (a) Thymus and testes (b) Adrenal and ovary (c) Parathyroid and adrenal (d) Pancreas and parathyroid
Last Answer : (c) Parathyroid and adrenal
Description : Fight-or-flight reactions cause activation of (a) the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate (b) the kidney, leading to suppression of renin- angiotensin-aldosterone pathway (c) ... epinephrine and norepinephrine (d) the pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels.
Last Answer : (c) the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
Description : The hormone which regulates the basal metabolism in our body is secreted from (a) adrenal cortex (b) pancreas (c) pituitary (d) thyroid.
Last Answer : d) thyroid.
Description : Which of the following is commonly referred to as the "master gland" because it regulates so many body activities? Is it: a) pituitary gland b) adrenal gland c) thyroid gland d) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- PITUITARY GLAND
Description : Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is synthesised in (A) Chief cells of parathyroid glands (B) Oxyphil cells of parathyroid glands (C) Para follicular cells of thyroid glands (D) Follicular cells of thyroid gland
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Select the correct matching of a hormone, its source and function. Hormone Source Function (a) Vasopressin Posterior Increases loss pituitary of water through urine (b) Norepine- Adrenal ... (d) Prolactin Posterior Regulates growth pituitary of mammary glands and milk formation in females
Last Answer : (b) Norepine- Adrenal Increases heart phrine medulla beat, rate of respiration and alterness
Description : Which of the following is not an endocrine gland? (1) Pituitary (2) Thyroid (3) Adrenal (4) Spleen
Last Answer : (4) Spleen
Description : The gonadotrophic hormones are secreted by (a) anterior lobe of pituitary (b) interstitial cells of testes (c) adrenal cortex (d) posterior part of thyroid.
Last Answer : (a) anterior lobe of pituitary
Description : Match the following columns and select the correct option. Column-I Column-II (A) Pituitary gland (i) Grave's disease (B) Thyroid gland (ii) Diabetes mellitus (C) Adrenal gland (iii) Diabetes insipidus (D) Pancreas (iv) Addison's disease ... (i) (iv) (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (d) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
Last Answer : (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
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 : A woman with a beard most likely has a malfunctioning A) pancreas. B) pituitary. C) adrenal cortex. D) adrenal medulla. E) thyroid.
Last Answer : C) adrenal cortex.
Description : The hypothalamic-releasing hormones directly control the A) adrenal cortex. B) thyroid. C) anterior pituitary. D) posterior pituitary. E) pancreas.
Last Answer : C) anterior pituitary.
Description : Excess secretion from this gland can cause a person to be thin, hyperactive, always hungry, & irritable. a) adrenal cortex b) thyroid c) anterior pituitary d) adrenal medulla
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- THYROID
Description : Which of the following is not an endocrine gland ? (1) Pituitary (2) Thyroid (3) Adrenal (4) Spleen
Last Answer : Spleen
Description : Which of the following glands secrete tears? A. Lachrymal (Answer) B. Pituitary C. Thyroid D. Pancreas
Last Answer : A. Lachrymal (Answer)
Description : Which of the following glands secrete tears? A.Lachrymal B.Pituitary C.Thyroid D.Pancreas
Last Answer : A.Lachrymal
Description : The pituitary and thyroid glands are components of the: a) endocrine system(pron: EN-do-kren) b) cardiovascular system c) lymphatic system(pron: lim-FAT-ik) d) respiratory system
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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 : Simple goiter can be prevented by A) surgery to remove the thyroid gland. B) removal of the pituitary. C) administration of ACTH. D) administration of insulin. E) increasing intake of iodine in the diet.
Last Answer : E) increasing intake of iodine in the diet.
Description : How many parathyroid glands are there in human body ?
Last Answer : There are 4 parathyroid glands in human body .
Last Answer : Humans have 4 parathyroid glands
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 : The involvement of which one of the following is essential in the control of blood sugar? (1) Adrenal (2) Pancreas (3) Parathyroid (4) Spleen
Last Answer : (2) Pancreas Explanation: Diabetes. Damage to insulinproducing cells in your pancreas from chronic pancreatitis can lead to diabetes, a disease that affects the way your body uses blood sugar.
Description : Which of the following hormones is NOT correctly matched with its description? A) thymosin--aids in production of T cells B) thyroxin--needed for growth and development in vertebrates ... by removing glucose into tissues E) epinephrine--released by the adrenal medulla under stressful conditions
Last Answer : D) cortisol--lowers blood glucose level by removing glucose into tissues E) epinephrine--released by the adrenal medulla under stressful conditions