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 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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
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 : 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 : 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 : Estrogen and progesterone control and stimulate the growth of – (1) pituatary gland (2) thyroid gland (3) mammary gland (4) supra renal gland
Last Answer : (3) mammary gland Explanation: Mammary glands are one of the Character of mammalian. Both estrogen and progesterone control growth of mammary gland.
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.
Description : In man cholecystokinin stimulate the tion of : (a) Stomach (b) Salivary gland (c) Gallbladder (d)Brunner’s gland
Last Answer : (c) Gallbladder
Last Answer : Mammary Gland
Description : Male and female sex hormone respectivley which stimulate development of sex organ, sexual behaviour, gametogensis are
Last Answer : Male and female sex hormone respectivley which stimulate development of sex organ, sexual behaviour, gametogensis are
Description : Hormone receptors that stimulate cAMP production (A) are part of a complex of two proteins that transform the external signal into internal cAMP production (B) are proteins distinct and separate from those ... binding of the hormone (D) are not very specific and bind a number of different hormones
Last Answer : Answer : B
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 : 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
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Somatotropin is secreted by (A) Hypothalamus (B) Anterior pituitary (C) Posterior pituitary (D) Thyroid gland
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
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 : Excess secretion from this gland can cause a person to be thin, hyperactive, always hungry, & irritable. a) adrenal cortex b) thyroid c) anterior pituitary d) adrenal medulla
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- THYROID
Description : (i) When and how does placenta develop in human female? (ii)How is the placenta connected to the embryo? (iii)Placenta acts as an endocrine gland. Explain. -Biology
Last Answer : (i)Development of placenta in human female After implantation of blastocyst, the finger-like projections called chorionic villi, appear on the trophoblast and is surrounded by uterine tissue and ... Chorionic Gonadotropin) (b) hPL (human Placental Lactogen) (c) Oestrogens (d) Progesteronem
Description : Why is pancreas both endocrine and exocrine gland? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which gland is both exo and endocrine gland? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Pancreas'
Description : Which is the largest endocrine gland in the body? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in the body. It is located in the neck, below the larynx and in front of the trachea.
Description : What is endocrine gland called ?
Last Answer : : Ductless gland is called endocrine gland.
Description : What is the name of the smallest endocrine gland located in human body ?
Last Answer : Pineal gland.
Last Answer : The smallest endocrine gland is the pineal body
Last Answer : The largest endocrine gland is the thyroid
Description : Assertion `:` The second largest digestive gland in our body is liver. Reason `:` Liver functions as an endocrine gland.
Last Answer : Assertion `:` The second largest digestive gland in our body is liver. Reason `:` Liver functions as ... . D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : A temporary endocrine gland in humans is
Last Answer : A temporary endocrine gland in humans is A. Islets of Langerhane B. Pineal body C. Corpus luteum D. Corpus allate.
Description : Which part of ovary in mammals acts as an endocrine gland after ovulation?
Last Answer : Which part of ovary in mammals acts as an endocrine gland after ovulation? A. Stroma B. ... membrane C. Germinal epithelium D. Graafian foolicle.
Description : $ The endocrine part of human pancreas is represented by `alpha` a and `beta` cells. ! Endocrine gland have ducts.
Last Answer : $ The endocrine part of human pancreas is represented by `alpha` a and `beta` cells. ! Endocrine gland ... is wrong D. If both As and R are wrong.
Description : $ Cerebrum is formed of four cerebral hemisphers. ! Pituitary gland is not a type of endocrine gland.
Last Answer : $ Cerebrum is formed of four cerebral hemisphers. ! Pituitary gland is not a type of endocrine gland. A. ... is wrong D. If both As and R are wrong.
Description : Assertion : After ovulation ruptured graafian follicle transforms into corpus luteum . Reason : Corpus luteum act as endocrine gland and it is stable
Last Answer : Assertion : After ovulation ruptured graafian follicle transforms into corpus luteum . Reason : Corpus ... If both Assertion & Reason are False.
Last Answer : Which part of ovary in mammals acts as an endocrine gland after ovulation? A. Vitelline membrane B. Graffian follicle C. Stroma D. Germinal epithelium
Description : Which part of ovary in mammals acts as an endocrine gland after ovulation ?
Last Answer : Which part of ovary in mammals acts as an endocrine gland after ovulation ? A. Vitelline ... . Graffian follicle C. Stroma D. Germinal epithelium
Description : Which of the following endocrine gland functions as a biological clock and neurosecretory transducer ?
Last Answer : Which of the following endocrine gland functions as a biological clock and neurosecretory transducer ? A. ... gland C. Pineal gland D. Thymus gland
Description : A temporary endocrine gland formed in ovary after ovulation is
Last Answer : A temporary endocrine gland formed in ovary after ovulation is A. Corpus callosum B. Corpus albicans C. Corpus luteum D. Corpus striata
Description : Endocrine gland responsible for immunity is
Last Answer : Endocrine gland responsible for immunity is A. Pineal B. Thymus C. Pituitary D. Adrenal
Description : Endocrine gland for combating emergency is
Last Answer : Endocrine gland for combating emergency is A. Adrenal cortex B. Adrenal medulla C. Pancreas D. Parathyroid