Description : Assertion : Originwise hair are epithelial tissue which are of ectodermal origin. Reason : Epithelial tissue can be formed from mesoderm and endoderm
Last Answer : Assertion : Originwise hair are epithelial tissue which are of ectodermal origin. Reason : Epithelial ... . If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : The nervous system develops from which germ layer? a) ectoderm b) mesoderm c) endoderm d) none of the aboveĀ
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- ECTODERM
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 : 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 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 : 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 : Assertion : Adrenal cortex is called the gland for "fight, fright, and flight." Reason : The hormones adrenaline and nor-adrenaline help the body to c
Last Answer : Assertion : Adrenal cortex is called the gland for "fight, fright, and flight." Reason : The hormones ... . D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Description : The following are germ layer origin of tissues a. ectoderm b. mesoderm c. endoderm d. All
Last Answer : All
Description : Steroid hormones are synthesised in all of the following except (A) Testes (B) Ovaries (C) Adrenal medulla (D) Adrenal cortex
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Pheochromocytomas are tumours of (A) Adrenal cortex (B) Adrenal medulla (C) Pancreas (D) Bone
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Catecholamine hormones are synthesized in the (A) Chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla (B) Zona glomerulosa of adrenal cortex (C) Zona fasciculate of adrenal cortex (D) Zona reticularis of adrenal cortex
Description : In human body highest concentration of ascorbic acid is found in (A) Liver (B) Adrenal cortex (C) Adrenal medulla (D) Spleen
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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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
Description : Gonads develop from embryonic (a) ectoderm (b) endoderm (c) mesoderm (d) both mesoderm and endoderm.
Last Answer : (c) mesoderm
Description : Eye lens is formed from (a) ectoderm (b) mesoderm (c) endoderm (d) ectoderm and mesoderm.
Last Answer : (a) ectoderm
Description : The amnion of mammalian embryo is derived from (a) ectoderm and mesoderm (b) endoderm and mesoderm (c) mesoderm and trophoblast (d) ectoderm and endoderm
Last Answer : (a) ectoderm and mesoderm
Description : Coelom is found between (a) body wall and ectoderm (b) ectoderm and endoderm (c) mesoderm and body wall (endoderm) (d) mesoderm and ectoderm.
Last Answer : (c) mesoderm and body wall (endoderm)
Description : The amnion of mammalian embryo is derived from (1) ectoderm and mesoderm (2) endoderm and mesoderm (3) mesoderm and trophoblast (4) ectoderm and endoderm
Last Answer : (1) ectoderm and mesoderm
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 : Calcitonin is synthesised in (A) Parathyroid glands (B) Thyroid gland (C) Pars intermedia of pituitary (D) Adrenal cortex
Description : Cholecystokinin and duocrinin are secreted by (a) adrenal cortex (b) thyroid gland (c) intestine (d) pancreas.
Last Answer : (c) intestine
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 : Pick up correct statement about organs with dual origin from embronic layers. 1. Hypophysis 2. Adrenal glands 3. Sence organs 4. Pancreas.
Last Answer : Pick up correct statement about organs with dual origin from embronic layers. 1. Hypophysis 2. Adrenal glands 3. ... C. 2,4 correct D. 1,3 correct.
Description : The blastula develops into the: a) gastrula b) morula c) endoderm d) zygote
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- GASTRULA
Description : Which of the following statements is false? (i) Medulla is divided into about renal pyramids (ii) Outer cortex and inner medulla are the two zones in
Last Answer : Which of the following statements is false? (i) Medulla is divided into about renal pyramids (ii) Outer cortex and ... B. ii and iv C. i and iv D. iv
Description : In the human kidney: a. renal plasma flow is normally 660 ml/minute b. blood flow in the cortex is greater than that in the medulla c. resorption of ions and water ... the distal convoluted tubules d. anti-diuretic hormone increases water resorption mainly in the distal convoluted tubules
Last Answer : blood flow in the cortex is greater than that in the medulla
Description : Assertion `:-` In cortical nephrone, the loop of Henle is too short and extends only very little into medulla. Reason `:-` Vasa recta is absent or hig
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` In cortical nephrone, the loop of Henle is too short and extends only very little into ... . D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Pheochromacytoma is a tumor of (A) adrenal medulla (B) bone (C) head of Pancreas (D) pituitary
Description : Epinephrine is synthesised in (A) Chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla (B) Sympathetic ganglia (C) Brain (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Mention the hormones secreted by adrenal medulla.
Last Answer : Adrenal medulla secretes three hormones adrenaline, nor-adrenaline and dopamine.
Description : The following are true about aldosterone: a. it is secreted by the adrenal medulla b. its secretion is stimulated by decreased blood volume c. it stimulates active reabsorption of sodium in the distal renal tubules. d. it causes increased secretion of potassium by the distal renal tubules.
Last Answer : it causes increased secretion of potassium by the distal renal tubules.
Description : Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter at: a. sweat glands b. the adrenal medulla c. parasympathetic ganglia d. all above
Last Answer : all above
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 : Fight-or-flight reactions cause activation of (a) the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate (b) the kidney, leading to suppression of renin- angiotensin-aldosterone pathway (c) ... epinephrine and norepinephrine (d) the pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels.
Last Answer : (c) the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
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
Description : Angiotensin II causes rise in blood pressure by: A. Direct vasoconstriction B. Releasing adrenaline from adrenal medulla C. Increasing central sympathetic tone D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : The action of histamine that is not mediated through H1 receptors is: A. Release of EDRF from vascular endothelium resulting in vasodilatation B. Direct action on vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilatation C. Bronchoconstriction D. Release of catecholamines from adrenal medulla
Last Answer : B. Direct action on vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilatation
Description : The major postjunctional cholinergic receptor is of the muscarinic type at the following site: A. Postganglionic parasympathetic B. Adrenal medulla C. Autonomic ganglia D. Neuromuscular junction
Last Answer : A. Postganglionic parasympathetic
Description : Assertion `:-` Angiotensin II, activates the adrenall cortex to release aldosterone. Reason `:-` Aldosterone causes reabsorption of `Na^(o+)` and wate
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Angiotensin II, activates the adrenall cortex to release aldosterone. Reason `:-` ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Medulla oblongata develops from
Last Answer : Medulla oblongata develops from A. Ectoderm B. Endoderm C. Mesoderm D. Mesenchyme.
Description : What is the function of the adrenal cortex?
Last Answer : A: The adrenal cortex produces hormones that regulate various functions in the body, including metabolism and immune response.
Description : How is the adrenal cortex involved in the stress response? -Biology