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 : 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 : 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 : What hormone decreases calcium levels in the blood.?
Last Answer : Calcitonin is produced by the thryoid gland.
Description : Besides the liver which is the other adnexal gland of the digestive system that releases substances in the duodenum participating in extracellular digestion?
Last Answer : The other adnexal gland of the digestive system is the pancreas. This organ makes digestive enzymes that digest proteins (proteases), lipids (lipases) and carbohydrates (pancreatic amylases). ... and deoxyribonuclease are also secreted by the pancreas. Digestion System - Image Diversity: pancreas
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 is NOT a correct association of tissues and hormones or functions? A) adipose tissue--leptin to regulate a feeling of fullness B) thymus--use of iodine to make thyroxine for ... insulin for regulation of blood glucose levels E) pancreas--glucagon for regulation of blood glucose levels
Last Answer : B) thymus--use of iodine to make thyroxine for regulation of body growth
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 : human body, which hormone regulates blood calcium and phosphate?
Last Answer : Parathyroid hormone
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 : A child is given injections of a growth hormone to make up for a problem with a gland. What part of the child's body does not work correctly?
Last Answer : pituitary glandCHEATERS!...
Last Answer : : The pituitary gland is the main hormone producing gland in human body
Description : Which gland of human body regulates the recreation of the hormone of pituitary gland?
Last Answer : Hypothalamus gland
Description : Which hormone will decrease blood glucose levels? A) thyroxin B) aldosterone C) cortisol D) insulin E) glucagon
Last Answer : D) insulin
Description : Which hormone will increase blood glucose levels? A) thyroxin B) aldosterone C) cortisol D) insulin E) calcitonin
Last Answer : C) cortisol
Description : Want to increase hormone levels in the body ?
Last Answer : If you feel that your physical growth is being disrupted due to lack of growth hormone, then you can see a hormone specialist. Do not take any hormone injection yourself.
Description : All those years women were told to take extra calcium, were doctors testing their calcium levels in their blood?
Last Answer : I think now they would rather push the bone density meds. I refuse to take them. I wish I was better at compliance because I would rather take calcium and vit. D. My sister is convinced that the ... my calcium was checked but my Vitamin D has been and my Dexa test has indicated I have osteopenia.
Description : The hormone that increases the blood calcium level and decreases its excretion by kidneys is :
Last Answer : The hormone that increases the blood calcium level and decreases its excretion by kidneys is : A. insulin B. thyroxine C. calcitonin D. parathormone
Description : The hormone that controls the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood is secrated by
Last Answer : The hormone that controls the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood is secrated by A. Thyroid B. Parathyroid C. Pituitary D. Thymus
Description : Calcitonin is a thyroid hormone which (a) elevates calcium level in blood (b) has no effect on calcium (c) elevates potassium level in blood (d) lowers calcium level in blood.
Last Answer : (d) lowers calcium level in blood.
Description : Which of the following hormones is NOT correctly matched with its description? A) thymosin--aids in production of T cells B) thyroxin--needed for growth and development in vertebrates ... by removing glucose into tissues E) epinephrine--released by the adrenal medulla under stressful conditions
Last Answer : D) cortisol--lowers blood glucose level by removing glucose into tissues E) epinephrine--released by the adrenal medulla under stressful conditions
Last Answer : Symptoms of hypoglycemia occur when blood sugar levels fall.
Description : Choose the correct statement about carbimazole: A. It induces improvement in thyrotoxic symptoms afer 1-4 weeks therapy B. Control of thyrotoxic symptoms with carbimazole is accompanied by ... leads to thyroid escape' D. It mitigates thyrotoxic symptoms without lowering serum thyroxine levels
Last Answer : A. It induces improvement in thyrotoxic symptoms afer 1-4 weeks therap
Last Answer : Thyroxine hormone is secreted from the thyroid
Description : (A) Name the gland shown in the diagram (B) namet he hormones secreted by this gland (C) which element is essential for the normal rate of hormone syn
Last Answer : (A) Name the gland shown in the diagram (B) namet he hormones secreted by this gland (C) ... for the normal rate of hormone synthesis in this gland?
Description : Name the hormone which stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland.
Last Answer : Name the hormone which stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland.
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 : Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/deficiency symptom :
Last Answer : Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function ... iodine in diet results in goitre"):}`
Description : Match the source gland with its respective hormone as well as the function.
Last Answer : Match the source gland with its respective hormone as well as the function. A. `{:(,"Source", ... Corpus luteum",,"Estrogen",,"Supports Pregnancy"):}`
Description : The anterior pitiuitary hormone that does not stimulate another endocrine gland is
Last Answer : The anterior pitiuitary hormone that does not stimulate another endocrine gland is A. ... B. Thyrotrophin C. Gonadotrophin D. Adrenocorticotrophin
Description : Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is synthesised in (A) Chief cells of parathyroid glands (B) Oxyphil cells of parathyroid glands (C) Para follicular cells of thyroid glands (D) Follicular cells of thyroid gland
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : In males, luteinising hormone acts on (A) Leydig cells (B) Sertoli cells (C) Prostate gland (D) All of these
Description : Posterior pituitary gland secretes (A) Catecholamines (B) Oxytocin (C) Follicle stimulating hormone (D) Serotonin
Last Answer : Answer : B
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
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The thymus gland produces a hormone called – (1) thyroxine (2) thymosin (3) thyronine (4) calcitonin
Last Answer : (2) thymosin Explanation: The thymus is a specialized primary lymphoid organ of the immune system. Thymosin hormones are typically produced by the thymus gland and trigger the creation of Tcells, which are used by the immune system to fight disease. The thymus gland is only active until puberty.
Description : Name of Hormone………..Gland secreting Hormone
Last Answer : a) Insulin…….............…Pancreas b) Thyroxin…….............Thyroid c) Adrenaline…............Adrenal Medulla d) Oestrogen…... .......…Ovaries e) Testosterone…........Testes f) Cortisol………... .........Adrenal Cortex
Description : Which gland produces the hormone thy- roxine?
Last Answer : Thyroid gland
Description : Where is thyroid gland located? Name the hormone secreted.
Last Answer : Thyroid gland is located close to the throat region, below the pharynx in front of the trachea. Thyroid gland secretes a hormone called thyroxin.
Description : Antidiuretic hormone: a. decreases the osmolarity of urine b. decreases the volume of urine c. increases the reabsorption of water in the proximal tubules d. is synthesized in the posterior pituitary gland
Last Answer : decreases the volume of urine
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 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 : 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 : Which of the following is true of endocrine glands? A) endocrine glands are located very close to their target organs to be more effective. B) each endocrine gland only produces one hormone. C ... gland is independent and not affected by another endocrine gland. E) None of the choices are correct.
Last Answer : C) some endocrine glands have additional non-endocrine functions.
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 : 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