Description : The controlling or master gland(s) of the body is(are) the A) adrenal medulla and cortex. B) testes and ovaries. C) hypothalamus and anterior pituitary. D) pancreas. E) thyroid and parathyroid.
Last Answer : C) hypothalamus and anterior pituitary.
Description : Which of the following endocrine glands does NOT produce its own hormones but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus? A) thyroid B) adrenal cortex C) adrenal medulla D) posterior pituitary E) anterior pituitary
Last Answer : D) posterior pituitary
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 : Figure shows human urinary system with structures labelled A to D. Select option which correctly identifies them and gives their characteristic and/ or functions. (a) C - Medulla - inner zone of ... B - Pelvis - broad funnel shaped space inner to hilum, directly connected to loops of Henle
Last Answer : (c) A - Adrenal gland - located at the anterior part of kidney. Secrete catecholamines which stimulate glycogen breakdown.
Description : Cortisol is released from the A) adrenal medulla. B) adrenal cortex. C) thyroid. D) parathyroid. E) posterior pituitary.
Last Answer : B) adrenal cortex.
Description : A woman with a beard most likely has a malfunctioning A) pancreas. B) pituitary. C) adrenal cortex. D) adrenal medulla. E) thyroid.
Last Answer : C) adrenal cortex.
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 : The hypothalamic-releasing hormones directly control the A) adrenal cortex. B) thyroid. C) anterior pituitary. D) posterior pituitary. E) pancreas.
Last Answer : C) anterior pituitary.
Description : Which endocrine organ acts like the postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system? A) thyroid gland B) thymus gland C) adrenal cortex D) adrenal medulla E) islets of Langerhans of the pancreas
Last Answer : D) adrenal medulla
Description : Calcitonin is synthesised in (A) Parathyroid glands (B) Thyroid gland (C) Pars intermedia of pituitary (D) Adrenal cortex
Last Answer : Answer : B
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 : Prostaglandins are liberated in the circulation by the stimulation of (A) Anterior pituitary glands (B) Posterior pituitary glands (C) Adrenal gland (D) Thyroid gland
Last Answer : Answer : C
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 : 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 : 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 : A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) activates (a) juxtaglomerular cells to release renin (b) adrenal cortex to release aldosterone (c) adrenal medulla to release adrenaline (d) posterior pituitary to release vasopressin.
Last Answer : (a) juxtaglomerular cells to release renin
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 : What are the hormones secreted by Adrenal gland (Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla)? What are the chief functions of these hormones. -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Assertion : Adrenal gland have dual origin. Reason : The aderenal cortex develops from endoderm while adrenal medulla develops from mesoderm.
Last Answer : Assertion : Adrenal gland have dual origin. Reason : The aderenal cortex develops from endoderm while ... D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
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 : Cholecystokinin and duocrinin are secreted by (a) adrenal cortex (b) thyroid gland (c) intestine (d) pancreas.
Last Answer : (c) intestine
Description : Secretion of thyroid hormones is regulated by (A) Hypothalamus (B) Anterior pituitary (C) Feedback regulation (D) All of these 220 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Somatotropin is secreted by (A) Hypothalamus (B) Anterior pituitary (C) Posterior pituitary (D) Thyroid gland
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 of the following is not an endocrine gland? (1) Pituitary (2) Thyroid (3) Adrenal (4) Spleen
Last Answer : (4) Spleen
Description : Which one of the Endocrine glands is known as master gland? (1) Pituitary (2) Adrenal (3) Thyroid (4) Parathyroid
Last Answer : (1) Pituitary 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, ... functions as our thermostat that controls all other glands that are responsible for hormone secretion.
Description : Which one of the following is the smallest endocrine gland in human body? (1) Adrenal (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Pancreas
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary Explanation: Pituitary gland, called Master Gland, is the smallest endocrine gland. It controls the general growth of the body and stimulates the primary sex hormones, i.e. ovaries and testes.
Description : Out of the following glands which is referred to as the master gland? (1) Thyroid (2) Adrenal gland (3) Pituitary (4) Pancreas
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary Explanation: The pituitary gland is a peasized gland located at the base of the skull between the optic nerves. The pituitary gland secretes hormones. Hormones are ... childhood, urine production, testosterone production in males and ovulation and estrogen production in females.
Description : Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body? (1) Thyroid (2) Parathyroid (3) Adrenal (4) Pituitary
Last Answer : (1) Thyroid Explanation: Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that, secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct. The main endocrine glands include ... neck, below the thyroid cartilage (which forms the laryngeal prominence, or "Adam's apple").
Description : Match the following columns and select the correct option. Column-I Column-II (A) Pituitary gland (i) Grave's disease (B) Thyroid gland (ii) Diabetes mellitus (C) Adrenal gland (iii) Diabetes insipidus (D) Pancreas (iv) Addison's disease ... (i) (iv) (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (d) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
Last Answer : (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Description : Which gland will produce melatonin? A) pancreas B) pineal gland C) adrenal gland D) thyroid gland E) pituitary
Last Answer : B) pineal gland
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 : The adrenal glands A) are located near the thyroid gland. B) are located near the kidneys. C) are regulated by the posterior pituitary. D) are regulated by the pancreas. E) can be removed without ill effects.
Last Answer : B) are located near the kidneys.
Description : Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland? A) pancreas B) adrenal glands C) salivary glands D) thyroid gland E) pituitary gland
Last Answer : C) salivary glands
Description : Which of the following is commonly referred to as the "master gland" because it regulates so many body activities? Is it: a) pituitary gland b) adrenal gland c) thyroid gland d) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- PITUITARY GLAND
Description : Which of the following is not an endocrine gland ? (1) Pituitary (2) Thyroid (3) Adrenal (4) Spleen
Last Answer : Spleen
Description : Which one of the following is the smallest endocrine gland in human body ? (1) Adrenal (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Pancreas
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body ? (1) Thyroid (2) Parathyroid (3) Adrenal (4) Pituitary
Last Answer : Thyroid
Description : A person entering an empty room suddenly finds a snake right in front on opening the door. Which one of the following is likely to happen in his neuro- hormonal control system? ... brain. (d) Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal cortex.
Last Answer : (a) Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal medulla.
Description : A person entering an empty room suddenly finds a snake right in front on opening the door. Which one of the following is likely to happen in his neuro-hormonal control system ? (1 ... across the cleft and transmit a nerve impulse (4) Hypothalamus activates the parasympathetic division of brain
Last Answer : (2) Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrin and norepinephrin from adrenal medulla