Description : Excessive secretion from the pituitary gland in the children results in?
Last Answer : Increased height.
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 : 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 : Anti-diuretic diuretic hormone (ADH) a. is synthesized by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland b. is released by neurosecretion c. its secretion is increased by a low plasma osmolarity d. increases the permeability of the distal convoluted tubule
Last Answer : is released by neurosecretion
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 : 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 : How does excessive salts intake affect the release of ADH from pituitary gland?
Last Answer : Need answer
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 : GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on (a) anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH (b) posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin ... of LH and relaxin (d) anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin.
Last Answer : (a) anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH
Description : Finasteride acts by: A. Blocking testosterone receptors in the prostate gland B. Reducing testosterone secretion from testes C. Reducing LH secretion from pituitary D. Lowering circulating as well as prostatic dihydrotestosterone concentration
Last Answer : D. Lowering circulating as well as prostatic dihydrotestosterone concentration
Description : GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on: (1) anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH. (2) posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin and ... of LH and relaxin. (4) anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin.
Last Answer : 1) anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH.
Description : Which one of the following is the matching set of the gland and its secretion (a) Pituitary gland - Thyroxin (b) Salivary gland - Amylase (c) Adrenal cortex - Vasopressin (d) Islets of Langerhens - Secretin
Last Answer : (b) Salivary gland - Amylase
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 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 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 : 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
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Urine volume is increased with: a. carbonic anhydrase inhibitors b. hyperglycaemia c. increased aldosterone secretion d. damage to the posterior pituitary
Last Answer : damage to the posterior pituitary
Description : Of the following disorders, which results from excessive secretion of somatotropin? a) Acromegaly The patient with acromegaly demonstrates progressive enlargement of peripheral body parts, most ... syndrome is the result of abnormal secretion of adrenocortical hormones, especially androgen.
Last Answer : a) Acromegaly The patient with acromegaly demonstrates progressive enlargement of peripheral body parts, most commonly the face, head, hands, and feet.
Description : Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - (1) inhibits the secretion of growth hormone by the pituitary (2) inhibits the rate of heart beat (3) causes the muscular walls of the arterioles to contract that simulates the reabsorption of water from the kidney tubules (4) causes an increase in the blood pressure
Last Answer : (3) causes the muscular walls of the arterioles to contract that simulates the reabsorption of water from the kidney tubules
Description : Blood pressure may be increased by the excessive secretion of (1) Thyroxine (2) Testosterone (3) Estradiol (4) Estrol
Last Answer : (1) Thyroxine Explanation: With its excess secretion, also known as hyper secretion, thyroxin (T4) causes an increased heart rate, high blood pressure, possible palpitations, and could lead to heart failure. It is related to hyperthyroidism.
Last Answer : Thyroxine
Description : Estrogen and Progesterone control and stimulate the growth in: (1) Pituitary Gland (2) Thyroid Gland (3) Mammary Gland (4) Supra Renal Gland
Last Answer : (3) Mammary Gland Explanation: The female reproductive hormones, estrogens, progesterone, and prolactin, have a major impact on breast cancer and control postnatal mammary gland development. Optimal mammary growth requires both estrogen and progesterone.
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 : 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.
Last Answer : Mammary Gland
Description : The disproportionate growth of bones of body parts due to the over secretion of GH after adolescene is known as
Last Answer : The disproportionate growth of bones of body parts due to the over secretion of GH after adolescene is ... B. Acromegaly C. Dwarfism D. None of these
Description : A pregnant female delivers a baby who suffers from stunted growth, mental retardation, low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of (a) cancer of the thyroid gland (b) oversecretion of pars distalis (c) deficiency of iodine in diet (d) low secretion of growth hormone
Last Answer : (c) deficiency of iodine in diet
Description : 345- Excessive stalk deflection particularly when cutting close to ground results in ...... (a) Stubbles of uneven length (b) Increased tedency of stalk to cut by cutting unit..... (c) Less unevenness in cutting (d) Less missing or uncut stalk
Last Answer : (a) Stubbles of uneven length
Description : The concentration of the essential element below which plant growth is retarded is termed as
Last Answer : The concentration of the essential element below which plant growth is retarded is termed as
Description : Marasmus differs from Kwashiorkor in the which of these following respect (A) Mental retardation occurs in kwashiorkor but not in marasmus (B) Growth is retarded in kwashiorkor but not in marasmus ... in marasmus but not kwashiorkor (D) Subcutaneous fat disappears in marasmus but not in kwashiorkor
Description : Acromegaly results due to excessive release of (A) Thyroxine (B) Growth hormone (C) Insulin (D) Glucagon
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Acromegaly results in all the following except (A) Overgrowth of the bones of face, hands and feet (B) Increased stature (C) Enlargements of viscera (D) Impaired glucose tolerance
Description : Secretion of androgens is increased by (A) LH (B) FSH (C) ACTH (D) Growth hormone
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : A couple, both severely retarded/down's syndrome/etcetera: should society literally prevent them from having children?
Last Answer : Your other question was easier. Neither of them are able to take care of the child?
Description : where can i get sports training to train mentally retarded children.Also i want to train the teachers who are involved with the mentally retarded. ?
Last Answer : Contact teacher colleges in your areas and speak to a counselor in the Special Education area. Also, check with Kinesiology or Exercise Science programs. A teacher training program likely requires certifications in the area as well as an advanced degree.
Description : Which of the following is not characteristic of the mentally retarded child? Options: A) He is generally above average in sensor motor and artistic aptitude B) He tends to display socially ... retarded in his physical development D) He is relatively lacking in ability to abstract and generalize
Last Answer : A) He is generally above average in sensor motor and artistic aptitude
Description : Provisions for the special education of retarded and handicapped children is usually financed by Options: A) Local funds with the usual state aid B) Special state fund C) Local funds with special ... D) Local and state funds with special assessment to be paid by parent or charitable organizations
Last Answer : C) Local funds with special state aid
Description : Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because (a) epiphyseal plates close after adolescence (b) bones loose their sensitivity to growth hormone in adults (c) muscle fibres do not grow in size after birth (d) growth hormone becomes inactive in adults.
Last Answer : (a) epiphyseal plates close after adolescence
Description : Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because: (1) Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence. (2) Bones loose their sensitivity to Growth Hormone in adults. ( ... fibres do not grow in size after birth. (4) Growth Hormone becomes inactive in adults.
Last Answer : (1) Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence.
Description : Secretion of glucocorticoida is regulated by all the following except (A) Hypothalamus (B) Anterior pituitary (C) Feedback control by blood glucose (D) Feedback control by glucocorticoids
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Secretion of PTH is regulated by (A) Hypothalamus (B) Anterior pituitary (C) Feedback effect of plasma PTH (D) Feedback effect of plasma calcium
Description : Secretion of thyroid hormones is regulated by (A) Hypothalamus (B) Anterior pituitary (C) Feedback regulation (D) All of these 220 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Description : In adrenogenital syndrome due to total absence of 21-hydroxylase in adrenal cortex, there is (A) Deficient secretion of glucocorticoids (B) Deficient secretion of mineralcorticoids (C) Excessive secretion of androgens (D) All of these
Description : Excessive secretion of glucocorticoids raises blood glucose by (A) Decreasing glycogenesis (B) Increasing glycogenolysis (C) Increasing gluconeogenesis (D) Inhibiting HMP shunt
Description : Excessive secretion of ACTH causes (A) Cushing’s syndrome (B) Addison’s disease (C) Myxoedema (D) Thyrotoxicosis
Description : What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Last Answer : A: The pituitary gland is responsible for producing and releasing various hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, and other physiological processes.
Last Answer : A: The pituitary gland produces and secretes hormones that regulate various functions in the body, including growth and development, reproduction, and metabolism.
Description : What are the hormones secreted by Pituitary gland? -Biology
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Description : Explain the hormones of the pituitary gland and functions. -Biology
Description : What is the origin of human pituitary gland -Biology