Melanogenesis is stimulated by (A) MSH (B) FSH (C) LH (D) HCG

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Last Answer : Answer : B

Description : Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female. (a) High level of FSH and LH stimulates the thickening of endometrium. (b) High level of FSH and LH ... synthesis of estrogen and progesterone. (d) High level of hCG stimulates the thickening of endometrium.

Last Answer : (c) High level of hCG stimulates the synthesis of estrogen and progesterone.

Description : In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The result expected was (1) High level of circulating HCG to stimulate estrogen and progesterone synthesis (2) ... endometrial thickening (4) High levels of FSH and LH in uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening

Last Answer : (1) High level of circulating HCG to stimulate estrogen and progesterone synthesis

Description : The corpeus luteum secretes: a) HCG b) LH c) FSH d) progesterone

Last Answer : ANSWER: D -- PROGESTERONE

Description : All of the following can be formed from pro-opiomelanocortin except (A) α-and β-MSH (B) β-and γ-Lipotropins (C) α-and β-Endorphins(D) FSH

Last Answer : Answer : D

Description : Secretion of progesterone by corpus luteum is initiated by (a) testosterone (b) thyroxine (c) MSH (d) LH.

Last Answer : d) LH.

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 : Secretion of androgens is increased by (A) LH (B) FSH (C) ACTH (D) Growth hormone

Last Answer : Answer : A

Description : All the following statements about TSH are true except (A) It is a glycoprotein (B) It is made up of α- and β-subunits (C) Receptor recognition involves both the subunits (D) Its subunit is identical with those of FSH and LH

Last Answer : Answer : D

Description : Thyroid stimulating hormone is a dimer. The α-subunits of TSH, LH, FSH are identical. Thus the biological specificity must therefore be β subunit in which the number of amino acids is (A) 78 (B) 112 (C) 130 (D) 199

Last Answer : Answer : B

Description : LH and FSH are called gonadotrophins. Why?

Last Answer : LH and FSH are called gonadotrophins. Why?

Description : Assertion : The level of FSH & LH attain a peak level in the middle of the menstrual cycle . Reason : The FSH & LH surge induces rupture of Graafian f

Last Answer : Assertion : The level of FSH & LH attain a peak level in the middle of the menstrual cycle . Reason ... . D. If both Assertion & Reason are False.

Description : LH and FSH are collectively called

Last Answer : LH and FSH are collectively called A. Oxytocin B. Somatotrophins C. Luteotrophic D. Gonadotropin

Description : How are the FSH and LH are released by the hypothalamus?

Last Answer : Need answer

Description : Tablets to prevent male contraception contain (a) progesterone (b) LH (c) FSH (d) both (b) and (c).

Last Answer : (d) both

Description : In the human female, menstruation can be deferred by the administration of (a) combination of FSH and LH (b) combination of estrogen and progesterone (c) FSH only (d) LH only.

Last Answer : (b) combination of estrogen and progesterone

Description : Which one of the following is the correct matching of the events occurring during menstrual cycle? (a) Proliferative phase : Rapid regeneration of myometrium and maturation of Graafian follicle (b) ... ) Ovulation : LH and FSH attain peak level and sharp fall in the secretion of progesterone

Last Answer : (b) Secretory phase : Development of corpus luteum and increased secretion of progesterone

Description : Identify the correct statement on inhibin'. (a) Is produced by granulosa cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of LH (b) Is produced by nurse cells in testes and inhibits the secretion of LH ... , FSH and prolactin (d) Is produced by granulosa cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of FSH

Last Answer : (d) Is produced by granulosa cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of FSH

Description : Select the incorrect statement. (a) LH and FSH decrease gradually during the follicular phase. (b) LH triggers secretion of androgens from the Leydig cells. (c) FSH stimulates the Sertoli cells which help in spermiogenesis. (d) LH triggers ovulation in ovary.

Last Answer : (a) LH and FSH decrease gradually during the follicular phase.

Description : No new follicles develop in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle because (a) follicles do not remain in the ovary after ovulation (b) FSH levels are high in the luteal phase (c) LH levels are high in the luteal phase (d) both FSH and LH levels are low in the luteal phase.

Last Answer : (d) both FSH and LH levels are low in the luteal phase.

Description : Which of the following hormone levels will cause release of ovum (ovulation) from the Graffian follicle? (a) High concentration of Estrogen (b) High concentration of Progesterone (c) Low concentration of LH (d) Low concentration of FSH

Last Answer : a) High concentration of Estrogen

Description : Sertoli cells are regulated by the pituitary hormone known as (a) LH (b) FSH (c) GH (d) prolactin

Last Answer : FSH

Description : The immediate cause of induction of ovulation in human female is the large plasma surge of (a) LH (b) FSH (c) progesterone (d) estradiol.

Last Answer : (a) LH

Description : Mainly which type of hormones control the menstrual cycle in human beings? (a) FSH (b) LH (c) FSH, LH, estrogen (d) progesterone

Last Answer : (a) FSH

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 : The primary mechanism of action of the combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive pill is: A. Production of cervical mucus hostile to sperm penetration B. Suppression of FSH and ... Making endometrium unsuitable for implantation D. Enhancing uterine contractions to dislodge the fertilized ovum

Last Answer : B. Suppression of FSH and LH release

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Last Answer : C. Decreased FSH and LH secretion

Description : 16.15 The hypothalamic gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) is: A. A single peptide B. A mixture of two distinct peptides FSH-RH and LH-RH C. A mixture of several peptides D. Dopamine

Last Answer : A. A single peptide

Description : 16.14 Menotropins is a preparation of: A. FSH + LH obtained from urine of menstruating women B. LH obtained from urine of pregnant women C. FSH + LH obtained from urine of menopausal women D. LH obtained from serum of pregnant mare (p. 219

Last Answer : C. FSH + LH obtained from urine of menopausal women

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.

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Last Answer : (c) In females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane.

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Last Answer : (4) If females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane

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Last Answer : Answer : A

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Last Answer : Answer : C

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Last Answer : Answer : C

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Last Answer : Answer : C