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 : What happens when a chemical bond is formed? (1) energy is always absorbed (2) energy in always released (3) more energy is released than is absorbed (4) energy is neither released nor ... as potential energy. Upon the breaking of these bonds the energy is released thereby creating usable energy.
Last Answer : Silver nitrate solution is kept in brown bottles in laboratory because - (1) it reacts with ordinary white bottles (2) brown bottles stops the passage of light through it (3) brown bottles do not react with it (4) brown bottles react with it
Description : Steroid hormones are synthesised from (A) Cholesterol (B) 7-Dehydrocholesterol (C) Calcitriol (D) 7-Hydroxycholesterol
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Steroid hormones are synthesised in all of the following except (A) Testes (B) Ovaries (C) Adrenal medulla (D) Adrenal cortex
Description : Phytohormones are (a) chemical regulating flowering (b) chemical regulating secondary growth (c) hormones regulating growth from seed to adulthood (d) regulators synthesised by plants and influencing physiological processes.
Last Answer : (d) regulators synthesised by plants and influencing physiological processes.
Description : I have been experiencing sharp stabbing pain in my left upper inner thigh. It started out as kind of random but now I can hardly walk. I thought maybe a hernia, but can't find any bulges, and I have no pain ... 53, healthy, I think, and active. I'm home, in pain, wondering, should I go to the ER?
Last Answer : I’d go to the hospital, there’s no harm to check out a bit of professional advice
Description : Androgens are synthesised in (A) Leydig cells in testes (B) Sertoli cells in testes (C) Seminiferous tubules (D) Prostate gland
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
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 : Melatonin is synthesised in (A) Hypothalamus (B) Posterior pituitary gland (C) Pineal gland (D) Melanocytes
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 book of human body is called 'master book'? Piyush gland -General Knowledge
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which gland in the human body is called the master gland?
Last Answer : Pituitary
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 : 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 is the master gland of the body?
Last Answer : Pituitary gland
Description : Which gland in the human body is called the master gland? A. Pancreas B. Thyroid C. Pituitary (Answer) D. Spleen
Last Answer : C. Pituitary (Answer)
Description : Which is known as master gland in man?
Description : Which gland in the human body is called the master gland? A.Pancreas B.Thyroid C.Pituitary D.Spleen
Last Answer : C.Pituitary
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 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 : What are the hormones secreted by Pituitary gland? -Biology
Description : What are the hormones secreted by Adrenal gland (Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla)? What are the chief functions of these hormones. -Biology
Description : Explain the hormones of the pituitary gland and functions. -Biology
Description : How the hormones of the thyroid gland influence the metabolic rate? -Biology
Description : Which gland secretes more hormones ?
Last Answer : The pituitary gland secretes the most hormones.
Description : Which of the following statements are not incorrect `:-` (i) Liver, the largest gland in our body secretes cholesterol, degrade steroid hormones, vita
Last Answer : Which of the following statements are not incorrect `:-` (i) Liver, the largest gland in our body secretes ... I,ii,iv C. I only D. I,ii,iv
Description : Hormones of pituitary gland are
Last Answer : Hormones of pituitary gland are A. All steroids B. All proteins C. Some steroids ... Complex substances formed from proteins steroids, carbohydrates
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 : 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 : Two hormones ….. (a) ….. and ……. (b) …… synthesize in hypothalamus and transport in pituitary gland through …… (c ) …….. and ……. (d) ……. respectively.
Last Answer : Two hormones .. (a) .. and . (b) synthesize in hypothalamus and transport in ... axonal transport b = ADH `rArr` d = portasl circulation
Description : Which gland in the human body regulates the secretion of hormones from the pituitaiy gland? (1) Thymus gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Adrenal gland (4) Hypothalamus gland
Last Answer : (4) Hypothalamus gland Explanation: Hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by releasing hormones secreted by the hypothalamus. Neuroendocrine cells in the hypothalamus ... release substances into small blood vessels that travel directly to the anterior pituitary 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 : (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 : Which gland produces hormones in human body?
Last Answer : Endocrine glands
Description : Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system? (a) Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amounts that act as intercellular messenger are known as ... in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones.
Last Answer : (a) Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amounts that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones.
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 : 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 : Duodenum has characteristic Brunner’s gland which secrete two hormones called (a) kinase, estrogen (b) secretin, cholecystokinin (c) prolactin, parathormone (d) estradiol, progesterone
Last Answer : (b) secretin, cholecystokinin
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 : 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 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
Description : What are the beneficials hormones released during weight lifting?
Last Answer : answer:Endorphins: Many studies show that people who exercise regularly benefit with a positive boost in mood and lower rates of depression. Improved self-esteem is a key psychological benefit of ... as analgesics, which means they diminish the perception of pain. They also act as sedatives.
Description : Assertion: Cu-T and Cu-7 do not suppress sperm motility. Reason: Hormones released by them affect sperm motility.
Last Answer : Assertion: Cu-T and Cu-7 do not suppress sperm motility. Reason: Hormones released by them affect ... D. If both the assertion and resson are false.
Description : The chemicals released by one species of animals in order to attract the other members of the same species are - (1) Hormones (2) Nucleic acids (3) Pheromones (4) Steroids
Last Answer : (3) Pheromones Explanation: A pheromone is a secreted or excreted chemical factor that triggers a social response in members of the same species. Pheromones are chemicals capable of acting ... others that affect behavior or physiology. Their use among insects has been particularly well documented.
Description : Which of the following hormones is released in excess quantity during excitement’? (1) Cortisone (2) Serotonin (3) Adrenaline (4) Oestrogen
Last Answer : (3) Adrenaline Explanation: Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands during high stress or exciting situations. This powerful hormone is part of the human body's acute stress ... largely refers to this hormone as epinephrine, although the two terms may be used interchangeably.
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