Description : What are Endocrine Glands? Name any two. From which part of the body are the following secreted: a) Insulin b) Thyroxin c) Adrenaline d) Oestrogen e) Testosterone f) Cortisol
Last Answer : These are those glands which pour their secretions directly into the blood stream . Their secretions are called as Hormones which are the chemical substances produced by the cells of one part and transported ... and many other functions of body and mind. E.g. Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland etc.
Description : Which of the following hormone is released in excess quantity during excitement? (1) Cortisone (2) Serotonin (3) Adrenaline (4) Oestrogen
Last Answer : (3) Adrenaline Explanation: Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands during high stress or exciting situations. This powerful hormone is part of the human body's acute stress response system, ... , all of which work to increase blood flow to the muscles and oxygen to the lungs.
Description : Which of the following hormone is released in excess quantity during excitement ? (1) Cortisone (2) Serotonin (3) Adrenaline (4) Oestrogen
Last Answer : Oestrogen
Description : Which one of the following hormone is called ”Emergency Hormone” ? (1) Adrenaline (2) Thyroxine (3) Vasopressin (4) Insulin
Last Answer : Adrenaline
Description : Which of the following hormones is released in excess quantity during excitement’? (1) Cortisone (2) Serotonin (3) Adrenaline (4) Oestrogen
Last Answer : (3) Adrenaline Explanation: Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands during high stress or exciting situations. This powerful hormone is part of the human body's acute stress ... largely refers to this hormone as epinephrine, although the two terms may be used interchangeably.
Description : Which of the following hormones is released in excess quantity during excitement ? (1) Cortisone (2) Serotonin (3) Adrenaline (4) Oestrogen
Description : Which of the following hormones are synthesized as prehormones (A) Vasopressin and oxytocin (B) Growth hormone and insulin (C) Insulin and parathyroid hormone (D) Insulin and Glucagon
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Whcih of the following hormone is a peptide of less than ten amino acids? (A) Insulin (B) Growth hormone (C) Oxytocin (D) Parathyroid hormone 228 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
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.
Description : Which hormone possesses anti-insulin effect? (a) Cortisol (b) Calcitonin (c) Oxytocin (d) Aldosterone
Last Answer : (a) Cortisol
Description : ______ is a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood (1) Glucogen (2) Thyroxine (3) Oxytocin (4) Insulin
Last Answer : Insulin
Description : Which one of the following is a female sex hormone? (1) Estrogen (2) Androgen (3) Oxytocin (4) Insulin
Last Answer : Estrogen
Description : Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and glucogenesis? (a) Glucagon (b) ACTH (c) Insulin (d) Adrenaline
Last Answer : (d) Adrenaline
Description : Why is adrenaline referred to as ‘emergency hormone’?
Last Answer : Adrenaline prepares the body to face emergency and brings co-ordination of several events like increased heart beat, rate of respiration, dilation of pupil and other parts of the body. Hence adrenaline is referred to as emergency hormone.
Description : Which of the following is an emergency hormone in humans? (1) Thyroxine (2) Insulin (3) Adrenalin (4) Progestrone
Last Answer : (3) Adrenalin
Last Answer : Adrenalin
Description : Which of the following does not have disulphide bond? (A) Oxytocin (B) Vasopressin (C) Insulin (D) Glucagon
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Diabetes insipidus is caused by deficient secretion of (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Vasopressin (D) Oxytocin
Description : Which of the following hormones is a steroid? (1) Estrogen (2) Glucagon (3) Insulin (4) Oxytocin
Last Answer : (1) Estrogen Explanation: Steroid hormone is produced by three endocrine organs. The testes, produces testosterone; the ovaries, produces estrogen; and the adrenal cortex, produces steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.
Description : The speed of entry of glucose is greatly increased by a. oxytocin b. insulin c. glucagons d. thyroxin
Last Answer : insulin
Description : Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus)? (a) Insulin, glucagon (b) Thyroxine, insulin (c) Somatostatin, oxytocin (d) Cortisol, testosterone
Last Answer : (d) Cortisol, testosterone
Description : The level of sodium in the blood is regulated by the secretion of A) oxytocin. B) insulin. C) cortisol. D) aldosterone. E) ACTH.
Last Answer : D) aldosterone.
Description : 81. Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus) (1) Cortisol, testosterone (2) Insulin, glucagon (3) Thyroxin, Insulin (4) Somatostatin, oxytocin
Last Answer : Cortisol, testosterone
Description : Iodine is the constituent of (A) T3 and T4 (B) PTH (C) Insulin (D) Adrenaline
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Adrenaline raises blood glucose level by the following actions except (a) Inducing hepatic glycogenolysis (b) Inhibiting insulin secretion from pancreatic ß cells (c) Augmenting glucagons secretion from pancreatic a cells (d) Inhibiting peripheral glucose utilization
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Which one of the following hormones contains iodine? (1) Thyroxine (2) Testosterone (3) Insulin (4) Adrenaline
Last Answer : (1) Thyroxine Explanation: Thyroxine is produced by attaching iodine atoms to the ring structures of this protein's tyrosine residues; thyroxine (T4) contains four iodine atoms
Last Answer : (1) Thyroxine Explanation: Thyroxine is produced by attaching iodine atoms to the ring structures of this protein's tyrosine residues; thyroxine (T4) contains four iodine atoms, while triiodothyronine (T3), otherwise identical to T4, has one less iodine atom per molecule.
Description : The secretion of insulin is stimulated by: a. adrenaline b. somatostatin c. fatty acids d. acetylcholine
Last Answer : fatty acids
Description : A diabetic patient with moist skin, moist mouth and weak pulse; what would you do: A. Give glucose B. Administer O2 C. Administer adrenaline D. Inject insulin
Last Answer : A. Give glucose
Description : Glucagon release from pancreas is stimulated by: A. High blood glucose level B. Insulin C. Somatostatin D. Adrenaline
Last Answer : D. Adrenaline
Description : Adrenaline raises blood glucose level by the following actions except: A. Inducing hepatic glycogenolysis B. Inhibiting insulin secretion from pancreatic β cells C. Augmenting glucagon secretion from pancreatic α cells D. Inhibiting peripheral glucose utilization
Last Answer : D. Inhibiting peripheral glucose utilization
Description : The colour of human skin is produced by (1) Haemoglobin(2) Insulin (3) Adrenaline (4) Melanin
Last Answer : Melanin
Description : Which human hormone is called love hormone? A. Oxytocin (Answer) B. Melatonin C. Adrenalin D. Renin
Last Answer : A. Oxytocin (Answer)
Description : Assertion : Oxytocin is also known as anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). Reason : Oxytocin can cause an increase in the renal reabsorbtion of water.
Last Answer : Assertion : Oxytocin is also known as anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). Reason : Oxytocin can cause an ... . D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Description : Body water is regulated by the hormone: (A) Oxytocin (B) ACTH (C) FSH (D) Epinephrine
Description : A hormone used for detection of pregnancy is (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) Oxytocin (D) Chorionic gonadotropin
Description : Peripheral vasoconstriction is caused by high concentrations of (A) Antidiuretic hormone (B) Melatonin (C) Glucagon (D) Oxytocin
Description : Posterior pituitary gland secretes (A) Catecholamines (B) Oxytocin (C) Follicle stimulating hormone (D) Serotonin
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Young women are protected against myocardial infaracation because of the activity of (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) Growth hormone (D) Oxytocin
Description : The number of amino acids in the hormone oxytocin is (A) 7 (B) 9 (C) 14 (D) 18
Description : The hormone required for uterine muscle contraction for child birth is (A) Progesterone (B) Estrogen (C) Oxytocin (D) Vasopressin
Description : A hormone secreted from anterior pituitary is (A) Growth hormone (B) Vasopressin (C) Oxytocin (D) Epinephrine
Description : An example of hormone is – (1) Cytosine (2) Renin (3) Oxytocin (4) Peprin
Last Answer : (3) Oxytocin Explanation: Oxytocin is an hormone that is normally produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland. It plays a role in social bonding, sexual ... stretching of the cervix and uterus during labor and with stimulation of the nipples from breastfeeding.
Description : An example of protein which acts as a hormone is : (1) nypsin (2) Oxytocin (3) Keratin (4) Casein
Last Answer : (2) Oxytocin Explanation: Hormonal Proteins are messenger proteins which help to coordinate certain bodily activities. Examples include Insulin, Oxytocin, and Somatotropin. Oxytocin stimulates contractions in females during childbirth.
Description : Why is oxytocin call ‘Birth hormone’?
Last Answer : Oxytocin stimulates the constriction of uterus muscles during child birth and ejection of milk form mammary glands. Hence it is referred to as Birth hormone.
Description : “Let down of milk” is initiated by the hormone (a) Prolactin (b) Lactogen (c) Oxytocin (d) Lactopoietin
Last Answer : (c) 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 secretion of milk from female? (a) Oxytocin (b) Progesterone (c) LH (d) Prolactin
Last Answer : (d) Prolactin