Description : n human adult females oxytocin (a) stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin (b) causes strong uterine contractions during parturition (c) is secreted by anterior pituitary (d) stimulates growth of mammary glands.
Last Answer : (b) causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
Description : Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and select the correct option. Source Hormone Function gland (a) Anterior Oxytocin Contraction of uterus pituitary muscles during ... (c) Corpus Estrogen Supports pregnancy luteum (d) Thyroid Thyroxine Regulates blood calcium level
Last Answer : (b) Posterior Vasopressin Stimulates pituitary reabsorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron
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 : A hormone secreted from posterior pituitary is (A) Vasopressin (B) Thyrotropic hormone (C) Prolactin (D) Adrenocorticotropic hormone CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 8 HORMONE METABOLISM ABOLISM
Last Answer : Answer : A
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 : Melanocyte stimulating hormone is secreted by (A) Pineal gland (B) Anterior lobe of pituitary gland (C) Posterior lobe of pituitary gland (D) Intermediate lobe of pituitary gland
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 : ADH or vasopressin is (a) enzyme that hydrolyses peptides (b) hormone secreted by pituitary that promotes reabsorption of water from glomerular filtrate (c) hormone that promotes glycogenolysis (d) energy rich compound connected with muscle contraction.
Last Answer : (b) hormone secreted by pituitary that promotes reabsorption of water from glomerular filtrate
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 : Which is an example of negative feedback? A) Nursing action stimulates the hypothalamus to release oxytocin that triggers mammary gland milk production. B) When the blood becomes dilute, ADH ... produce sperm or eggs. E) TRH stimulates the anterior pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone.
Last Answer : B) When the blood becomes dilute, ADH is no longer released from the hypothalamus
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 : What is the cascade of events that follows a stress or trauma to produce adrenal reaction? A) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)-adrenal cortex mineralocorticoids and ... ) E) adrenal cortex (hormones)-hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)
Last Answer : A) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)-adrenal cortex mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids (regulate metabolism and sugar level)
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 : The hormone required for uterine muscle contraction for child birth is (A) Progesterone (B) Estrogen (C) Oxytocin (D) Vasopressin
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 : Somatotropin is secreted by (A) Hypothalamus (B) Anterior pituitary (C) Posterior pituitary (D) Thyroid gland
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Body water is regulated by the hormone: (A) Oxytocin (B) ACTH (C) FSH (D) Epinephrine
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 of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary? a) Vasopressin Vasopressin causes contraction of smooth muscle, particularly blood vessels. b) Calcitonin Calcitonin is secreted ... cortex. d) Somatostatin Somatostatin is released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary.
Last Answer : a) Vasopressin Vasopressin causes contraction of smooth muscle, particularly blood vessels.
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 : A pheromone is A) an endorphin released within the anterior pituitary. B) a growth factor related to the production of tumors. C) a product of a neurosecretory cell that acts on ... ) a regulatory hormone that stimulates or inhibits the release of hormones produced by other endocrine glands.
Last Answer : D) a chemical released by one animal to affect the behavior of another animal.
Description : Posterior pituitary gland secretes (A) Catecholamines (B) Oxytocin (C) Follicle stimulating hormone (D) Serotonin
Description : The hormone measured in urine to test pregnancy is (A) Anterior pituitary luteinizing hormone (B) Androgen (C) Progesterone (D) Choroinic gonadotropin
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 : MSH is secreted by (a) anterior lobe of pituitary (b) middle lobe of pituitary (c) posterior lobe of pituitary (d) endostyl
Last Answer : b) middle lobe of pituitary
Description : Which hormone will stimulate the release of milk from the mother's mammary glands when a baby is nursing? A) oxytocin B) prolactin C) ADH D) HGH E) epinephrine
Last Answer : A) oxytocin
Description : Which of the following does not have disulphide bond? (A) Oxytocin (B) Vasopressin (C) Insulin (D) Glucagon
Description : Diabetes insipidus is caused by deficient secretion of (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Vasopressin (D) Oxytocin
Description : Vasopressin and oxytocin circulate unbound to proteins and have very short plasma half lives, on the order of (A) 1–2 minutes (B) 2–4 minutes (C) 5–8 minutes (D) 10–12 minutes
Description : Which of the following hormones is not involved in carbohydrate metabolism? (A) ACTH (B) Glucagon (C) Vasopressin (D) Growth hormone
Description : Which of the following is noted in cushing’s syndrome, a tumor associated disease of the adrenal cortex? (A) Decreased production of epinephrine (B) Excessive production of epinephrine (C) Excessive production of vasopressin (D) Excessive production of cortisol
Description : The following are true about the antidiuretic hormone: a. it is produced by the anterior pituitary gland b. it reduces the cardiac output c. it increases the renal absorption of sodium d. it decreases the release of ACTH
Last Answer : it increases the renal absorption of sodium
Description : Select the hormone INCORRECTLY paired with its target. a) TSH - thyroid gland b) ACTH - anterior pituitary c) LH - ovary or testis d) MSH - melanocytes (pron: meh-lan-o-cite)
Last Answer : ANSWER: D -- MSH - MELANOCYTES
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 : Young women are protected against myocardial infaracation because of the activity of (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) Growth hormone (D) Oxytocin
Description : The output of free fatty acids from adipose tissue is reduced by (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Growth hormone (D) Epinephrine
Description : Release of free fatty acids from adipose tissue is increased by all of the following except (A) Glucagon (B) Epinephrine (C) Growth hormone (D) Insulin
Description : Chemical natrue of all the hormone which are secreted from pituitary ad hypothalamus is
Last Answer : Chemical natrue of all the hormone which are secreted from pituitary ad hypothalamus is
Description : Hormone secreted by pituitary gland and regulates the mammary gland and formation of milk in them is
Last Answer : Hormone secreted by pituitary gland and regulates the mammary gland and formation of milk in them is
Description : Lactogenic hormone is secreted by - (1) Mammary glands (2) Placenta (3) Ovary (4) Pituitary
Last Answer : (4) Pituitary Explanation: Lactogenic hormone is gonadotropic hormone which is secreted by the anterior pituitary. In females, it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition.
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 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 : Lactogenic hormone is secreted by (1) Mammary glands (2) Placenta (3) Ovary (4) Pituitary
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : One of the following is not a method of contraception. Which one? (a) Condoms (b) Pills of a combination of oxytocin and vasopressin (c) Lippes Loop (d) Tubectomy
Last Answer : (b) Pills of a combination of oxytocin and vasopressin
Description : Menstrual flow occurs due to lack of (a) oxytocin (b) vasopressin (c) progesterone (d) FSH.
Last Answer : (c) progesterone
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
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 : All the following statements about proopiomelanocortin are true except (A) It is made up of 285 amino acids (B) It is synthesised in pars intermedia and anterior lobe of pituitary gland ... ) It is the precursor of corticotropin like intermediate lobe peptide and endorphins 218 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY