Description : Which one of the following endocrine gland is situated in the neck ? (1) Pancreas (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Adrenals
Last Answer : 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 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 : 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 is the smallest endocrine gland in human body ? (1) Adrenal (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Pancreas
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : The gland which maintains body temperature is the _____. A. Pituitary gland B. Thyroid gland C. Adrenals D. Hypothalamus
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : Which of the following does not act both as an exocrine gland and as an endocrine gland? (1) Pituitary (2) Pancreas (3) Testis (4) Ovary
Last Answer : (1) Pituitary Explanation: Microcytic anaemia: anemia characterized by small red blood cells, due to deficiency of iron; Pernicious anaemia: body does not make enough red blood cells due to lack ... neck or larynx resulting from iodine deficiency; and Pellagra: chronic lack of niacin (vitamin B3).
Description : Which of the following does not act both as an exocrine gland and as an endocrine gland ? (1) Pituitary (2) Pancreas (3) Testis (4) Ovary
Description : Which endocrine organ acts like the postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system? A) thyroid gland B) thymus gland C) adrenal cortex D) adrenal medulla E) islets of Langerhans of the pancreas
Last Answer : D) adrenal medulla
Description : Which of the following is not an endocrine gland? (1) Pituitary (2) Thyroid (3) Adrenal (4) Spleen
Last Answer : (4) Spleen
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.
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 : 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 : Which of the following is not an endocrine gland ? (1) Pituitary (2) Thyroid (3) Adrenal (4) Spleen
Last Answer : Spleen
Description : Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body ? (1) Thyroid (2) Parathyroid (3) Adrenal (4) Pituitary
Description : Largest gland in human body is _____. (1) Liver (2) Pancreas (3) Pituitary (4) Thyroid
Last Answer : (1) Liver Explanation: The largest gland in the human also happens to be the biggest internal organ: the liver.
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 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 : 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 in the human body is called the master gland? A.Pancreas B.Thyroid C.Pituitary D.Spleen
Last Answer : C.Pituitary
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Pituitary gland is situated in - (1) the base of the heart (2) the base of the brain (3) the neck (4) the abdomen
Last Answer : (2) the base of the brain Explanation: Pituitary gland or hypophysis, is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea and weighing 0.5 grams (0.018 oz) in humans. It is not a ... connected to the hypothalamus by the median eminence via a small tube called the infundibular stern (Pituitary stalk).
Description : Pituitary gland is situated in (1) the base of the heart (2) the base of the brain (3) the neck (4) the abdomen
Last Answer : the base of the brain
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 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 : 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 : 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 secrete tears? A. Lachrymal (Answer) B. Pituitary C. Thyroid D. Pancreas
Last Answer : A. Lachrymal (Answer)
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 glands secrete tears? A.Lachrymal B.Pituitary C.Thyroid D.Pancreas
Last Answer : A.Lachrymal
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 : Why is pancreas both endocrine and exocrine gland? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : $ The endocrine part of human pancreas is represented by `alpha` a and `beta` cells. ! Endocrine gland have ducts.
Last Answer : $ The endocrine part of human pancreas is represented by `alpha` a and `beta` cells. ! Endocrine gland ... is wrong D. If both As and R are wrong.
Description : Pancreas mainly (a) Digestive gland (b) Endocrine gland (c) Lymph gland (d) None
Last Answer : (a) Digestive gland
Description : $ Cerebrum is formed of four cerebral hemisphers. ! Pituitary gland is not a type of endocrine gland.
Last Answer : $ Cerebrum is formed of four cerebral hemisphers. ! Pituitary gland is not a type of endocrine gland. A. ... is wrong D. If both As and R are wrong.
Description : Why is pituitary gland called ‘The conductor of endocrine orchestra’?
Last Answer : Pituitary gland secretes many hormones which control the functioning of other endocrine glands like thyroid gland, adrenal gland, gonads etc. Hence pituitary gland is called the conductor of endocrine orchestra.
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 : 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 : which following endocrine gland found in neck?
Description : Somatostatin is produced by (A) Hypothalamus (B) Pancreas (C) Hypothalamus and pancreas (D) Hypothalamus and Adrenals
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : For digestion of fat, bile is needed. This is secreted by the – (1) stomach (2) pituitary gland (3) pancreas (4) liver
Last Answer : (4) liver
Description : The largest gland in the Human body is (1) Liver (2) Pancreas (3) Kidney (4) Pituitary
Last Answer : (1) Liver Explanation: The liver is the largest gland and the largest internal organ in the human body.