Description : What is the difference between using Oxytocin or Lutalyse with farrowing sows?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Write the function of each one of the following (i)Fimbriae (oviducal) (ii)Coleoptile (iii) Oxytocin -Biology
Last Answer : i)Fimbriae are the . feathery finger-like projections present at the end of Fallopian tubes and it collects the ovum after its release from the ovary into the Fallopian tube. (ii) ... by the posterior pituitary and it stimulates the contraction of uterine muscles during child birth (parturition).
Description : What is the function of oxytocin? -Biology
Description : Assertion : The mammary glands of the female starts producing milk just after the process of parturition . Reason : High level of oxytocin induces mil
Last Answer : Assertion : The mammary glands of the female starts producing milk just after the process of parturition ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are False.
Description : In human adult females, oxytocin
Last Answer : In human adult females, oxytocin A. Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin B. Causes strong ... pituitary D. stimulates growth of mammary glands
Description : Oxytocin is mainly help in:-
Last Answer : Oxytocin is mainly help in:- A. Milk production B. Child birth C. Urine formation D. Gametogenesis
Last Answer : In human adult females, oxytocin A. Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin B. Causes strong ... D. Stimulates the growth of mammary glands
Description : Assertion : Oxytocin is also known as anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). Reason : Oxytocin can cause an increase in the renal reabsorbtion of water.
Last Answer : Assertion : Oxytocin is also known as anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). Reason : Oxytocin can cause an ... . D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Description : Body water is regulated by the hormone: (A) Oxytocin (B) ACTH (C) FSH (D) Epinephrine
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Which of the following does not have disulphide bond? (A) Oxytocin (B) Vasopressin (C) Insulin (D) Glucagon
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Which of the following hormones are synthesized as prehormones (A) Vasopressin and oxytocin (B) Growth hormone and insulin (C) Insulin and parathyroid hormone (D) Insulin and Glucagon
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Whcih of the following hormone is a peptide of less than ten amino acids? (A) Insulin (B) Growth hormone (C) Oxytocin (D) Parathyroid hormone 228 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Description : A hormone used for detection of pregnancy is (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) Oxytocin (D) Chorionic gonadotropin
Description : Peripheral vasoconstriction is caused by high concentrations of (A) Antidiuretic hormone (B) Melatonin (C) Glucagon (D) Oxytocin
Description : Diabetes insipidus is caused by deficient secretion of (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Vasopressin (D) Oxytocin
Description : Posterior pituitary gland secretes (A) Catecholamines (B) Oxytocin (C) Follicle stimulating hormone (D) Serotonin
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Inositol triphosphate is the second messenger for (A) Gastrin (B) Cholecystokinin (C) Oxytocin (D) All of these
Description : Cyclic AMP acts as the second messenger for all of the following except (A) Oxytocin (B) TSH (C) ACTH (D) FSH 216 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Description : Young women are protected against myocardial infaracation because of the activity of (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) Growth hormone (D) Oxytocin
Description : Vasopressin and oxytocin circulate unbound to proteins and have very short plasma half lives, on the order of (A) 1–2 minutes (B) 2–4 minutes (C) 5–8 minutes (D) 10–12 minutes
Description : The number of amino acids in the hormone oxytocin is (A) 7 (B) 9 (C) 14 (D) 18
Description : The hormone required for uterine muscle contraction for child birth is (A) Progesterone (B) Estrogen (C) Oxytocin (D) Vasopressin
Description : A hormone secreted from anterior pituitary is (A) Growth hormone (B) Vasopressin (C) Oxytocin (D) Epinephrine
Description : Which of the following is a tripeptide? (A) Anserine (B) Oxytocin (C) Glutathione (D) Kallidin
Description : The early pregnancy uterus is sensitive to the following oxytocic (a) Oxytocin (b) Methylergometrine (c) Prostaglandin F2a (d) Both (a) and (b)
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Which of the following hormones is a steroid? (1) Estrogen (2) Glucagon (3) Insulin (4) Oxytocin
Last Answer : (1) Estrogen Explanation: Steroid hormone is produced by three endocrine organs. The testes, produces testosterone; the ovaries, produces estrogen; and the adrenal cortex, produces steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.
Description : is a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood? (1) Glucogen (2) Thyroxine (3) Oxytocin (4) Insulin
Last Answer : (4) Insulin Explanation: Insulin is a hormone that allows our body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food that we eat for energy or to store glucose for future use. Insulin ... or too low (hypoglycemia), Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets.
Description : An example of hormone is – (1) Cytosine (2) Renin (3) Oxytocin (4) Peprin
Last Answer : (3) Oxytocin Explanation: Oxytocin is an hormone that is normally produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland. It plays a role in social bonding, sexual ... stretching of the cervix and uterus during labor and with stimulation of the nipples from breastfeeding.
Description : An example of protein which acts as a hormone is : (1) nypsin (2) Oxytocin (3) Keratin (4) Casein
Last Answer : (2) Oxytocin Explanation: Hormonal Proteins are messenger proteins which help to coordinate certain bodily activities. Examples include Insulin, Oxytocin, and Somatotropin. Oxytocin stimulates contractions in females during childbirth.
Description : Which of the following hormone is called emergency hormone? (1) Insulin (2) Adrenaline (3) Oestrogen (4) Oxytocin
Last Answer : (2) Adrenaline Explanation: In this situation, the adrenal medulla secretes extra adrenaline and noradrenaline into the bloodstream. The hormones have important effects on the body.
Description : Why is oxytocin call ‘Birth hormone’?
Last Answer : Oxytocin stimulates the constriction of uterus muscles during child birth and ejection of milk form mammary glands. Hence it is referred to as Birth hormone.
Description : Which human hormone is called love hormone? A. Oxytocin (Answer) B. Melatonin C. Adrenalin D. Renin
Last Answer : A. Oxytocin (Answer)
Description : The speed of entry of glucose is greatly increased by a. oxytocin b. insulin c. glucagons d. thyroxin
Last Answer : insulin
Description : “Let down of milk” is initiated by the hormone (a) Prolactin (b) Lactogen (c) Oxytocin (d) Lactopoietin
Last Answer : (c) Oxytocin
Description : One of the following is not a method of contraception. Which one? (a) Condoms (b) Pills of a combination of oxytocin and vasopressin (c) Lippes Loop (d) Tubectomy
Last Answer : (b) Pills of a combination of oxytocin and vasopressin
Description : n human adult females oxytocin (a) stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin (b) causes strong uterine contractions during parturition (c) is secreted by anterior pituitary (d) stimulates growth of mammary glands.
Last Answer : (b) causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
Description : Fetal ejection reflex in human female is induced by (a) release of oxytocin from pituitary (b) fully developed fetus and placenta (c) differentiation of mammary glands (d) pressure exerted by amniotic fluid.
Last Answer : (b) fully developed fetus and placenta
Description : Signals from fully developed fetus and placenta ultimately lead to parturition which requires the release of (a) estrogen from placenta (b) oxytocin from maternal pituitary (c) oxytocin from fetal pituitary (d) relaxin from placenta.
Last Answer : (b) oxytocin from maternal pituitary
Description : Signals for parturition originate from (a) both placenta as well as fully developed fetus (b) oxytocin released from maternal pituitary (c) placenta only (d) fully developed fetus only.
Last Answer : both placenta as well as fully developed fetus
Description : .The fetal ejection reflex in humans triggers the release of (a) oxytocin from fetal pituitary (b) human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) from placenta (c) human placental lactogen (hPL) from placenta (d) oxytocin from maternal pituitary.
Last Answer : (d) oxytocin from maternal pituitary.
Description : .Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans? (a) Release of oxytocin (b) Release of prolactin (c) Increase in estrogen and progesterone ratio (d) Synthesis of prostaglandins
Last Answer : b) Release of prolactin
Description : Which one of the following is not the function of placenta? (a) Facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo (b) Secretes oxytocin during parturition (c) Facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo (d) Secretes estrogen
Last Answer : (b) Secretes oxytocin during parturition
Description : Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are (a) hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin (b) hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin (c) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens (d) hCG, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids.
Last Answer : ) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens
Description : Menstrual flow occurs due to lack of (a) oxytocin (b) vasopressin (c) progesterone (d) FSH.
Last Answer : (c) progesterone
Description : Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus)? (a) Insulin, glucagon (b) Thyroxine, insulin (c) Somatostatin, oxytocin (d) Cortisol, testosterone
Last Answer : (d) Cortisol, testosterone
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 : Which hormone possesses anti-insulin effect? (a) Cortisol (b) Calcitonin (c) Oxytocin (d) Aldosterone
Last Answer : (a) Cortisol
Description : Which hormone stimulates the secretion of milk from female? (a) Oxytocin (b) Progesterone (c) LH (d) Prolactin
Last Answer : (d) Prolactin
Description : The function of oxytocin is to help in (a) child birth (b) gametogenesis (c) growth (d) lactation.
Last Answer : (d) lactation.