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 : 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 : Fetal ejection reflex in human female is induced by (a) release of oxytocin from pituitary (b) fully developed fetus and placenta (c) differentiation of mammary glands (d) pressure exerted by amniotic fluid.
Last Answer : (b) fully developed fetus and placenta
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Several hormones like hCG, hPL, estrogen, progesterone are produced by (a) ovary (b) placenta (c) fallopian tube (d) pituitary.
Last Answer : b) placenta
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 : 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 : Select the option which correctly matches the endocrine gland with its hormone and its function. Endocrine Hormone Function gland (a) Placenta Estrogen Initiates secretion of the milk (b) Corpus ... of sperms (d) Ovary FSH Stimulates follicular development and the secretion of estrogens
Last Answer : (c) Leydig’s Androgen Initiates the cells production of sperms
Description : Pick up the hormone which is not secreted by human placenta
Last Answer : Pick up the hormone which is not secreted by human placenta A. hCG B. hPL C. Prolactin D. Estrogen
Description : Example of sex hormone secreted by ovary is
Last Answer : Example of sex hormone secreted by ovary is A. FSH and LH. B. FSH, LH and progestecrone C ... and estrogen D. FSH,LH, progesterone and estrogen.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : A hormone secreted from anterior pituitary is (A) Growth hormone (B) Vasopressin (C) Oxytocin (D) Epinephrine
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 : 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 : 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 : Where are parathyroid glands located? Mention the hormone secreted. Mention the disorder caused due to its under secretion and over secretion. State its function.
Last Answer : Parathyroid glands are embedded in the tissues of thyroid gland. Parathyroid gland secreted a hormone called parathormone. The function of parathormone is to control the amount of calcium salts in ... cramps. Over secretion of parathormone removes calcium from the bones making them soft and spongy.
Description : Which of the following is NOT true about hormones? A) Hormones are secreted into the bloodstream. B) Hormones are released from exocrine glands. C) Hormones may be classified as peptides or steroids. ... a target organ. E) Cells that react to a hormone have specific receptors for that hormone.
Last Answer : B) Hormones are released from exocrine glands.
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 : 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 : 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.
Last Answer : Mammary Gland
Description : Which one of the following causes mammary glands to enlarge at puberty
Last Answer : Which one of the following causes mammary glands to enlarge at puberty A. Testosterone B. Progesterone C. Estrogen D. Oxytocin.
Description : Thick yellow,high protein fluid produced by mammary glands of a woman during first 2-3 days after child birth is
Last Answer : Thick yellow,high protein fluid produced by mammary glands of a woman during first 2-3 days after ... B. Hymen C. Cumulus oophorus D. Colostrum.
Description : Assertion : The mammary glands of the female starts producing milk just after the process of parturition . Reason : High level of oxytocin induces mil
Last Answer : Assertion : The mammary glands of the female starts producing milk just after the process of parturition ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are False.
Description : In prototherians mammary glands are
Last Answer : In prototherians mammary glands are A. Absent B. Present in male only C. Present in female only D. Present in male and female both
Description : Mammary glands are modified
Last Answer : Mammary glands are modified A. Sweat gland B. Sebaceous gland C. Lacrymal gland D. Endocrine gland
Description : Extramitochondrial synthesis of fatty acids occurs in (A) Mammary glands (B) Lungs (C) Brain (D) All of these
Description : Among the following sets of salient features, which set does not exclusively characterize mammals? (1) Presence of sweat, glands, hairs on skin and diphyoclonts (2) Presence of mammary glands, sweat ... glands, sweat glands, and diaphragm (4) Presence of mammary glands, hairs on skin and diaphragm.
Last Answer : (3) Presence of mammary' glands, sweat glands, and diaphragm Explanation: Ayes are also worm blooded and their heart is four-chambered. Crocodiles (Reptilia) also have fourchambered heart.
Description : Hysterectomy is surgical removal of (a) vas deferens (b) mammary glands (c) uterus (d) prostate gland
Last Answer : (c) uterus
Description : What is the name of first milk/secretion (rich in antibodies) from the mammary glands of cattle after giving birth? a. Colostrum b. Serum c. Lactation d. Montana
Last Answer : a. Colostrum
Description : Among the following sets of salient features, which set does not exclusively characterize mammals? (1) Presence of sweat glands, hairs on skin and diphyodonts (2) Presence of mammary glands, sweat ... glands, sweat glands and diaphragm (4) Presence of mammary glands, hairs on skin and diaphragm.
Last Answer : Presence of mammary glands, sweat glands and diaphragm
Description : Food for the developing fetus is supplied by the – (1) Uterus (2) Placenta (3) Ovary (4) Allantosis
Last Answer : (2) Placenta Explanation: The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and has exchange via the mother's blood ... the maternal blood supply. Nutrient transfer to the fetus occurs via both active and passive transport.
Description : Food for the developing foetus is supplied by the (1) Uterus (2) Placenta (3) Ovary (4) Allantosis
Last Answer : Placenta
Description : (i) How is placenta formed in human female? (ii) Name any two hormones which are secreted by it and are also present in a non-pregnant woman. [ -Biology
Last Answer : i)After implantation of blastocyst, the finger-like projections called chorionic villi, appear on the trophoblast and is surrounded by uterine tissue and maternal blood which become interdigitated with each ... by placenta that are also present in a non-pregnant women are oestrogen and progesterone.
Description : Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are (a) hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin (b) hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin (c) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens (d) hCG, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids.
Last Answer : ) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens
Description : 3) Which of the following hormones is not secreted by human placenta? (a) hCG (b) Estrogen (c)LH (d)Hpl
Last Answer : (c)LH
Description : Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are (1) hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin (2) hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin (3) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens (4) hCG, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids
Last Answer : (3) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens
Description : Signals from fully developed fetus and placenta ultimately lead to parturition which requires the release of (a) estrogen from placenta (b) oxytocin from maternal pituitary (c) oxytocin from fetal pituitary (d) relaxin from placenta.
Last Answer : (b) oxytocin from maternal pituitary
Description : Signals for parturition originate from (a) both placenta as well as fully developed fetus (b) oxytocin released from maternal pituitary (c) placenta only (d) fully developed fetus only.
Last Answer : both placenta as well as fully developed fetus
Description : .The fetal ejection reflex in humans triggers the release of (a) oxytocin from fetal pituitary (b) human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) from placenta (c) human placental lactogen (hPL) from placenta (d) oxytocin from maternal pituitary.
Last Answer : (d) oxytocin from maternal pituitary.
Description : Signals for parturition originate from (1) Fully developed foetus only (2) Both placenta as well as fully developed foetus (3) Oxytocin released from maternal pituitary (4) Placenta only
Last Answer : (2) Both placenta as well as fully developed foetus