Description : Which one of the following pair of organs includes only the endocrine glands? (a) Thymus and testes (b) Adrenal and ovary (c) Parathyroid and adrenal (d) Pancreas and parathyroid
Last Answer : (c) Parathyroid and adrenal
Description : Match the following structures with their respective location in organs. (A) Crypts of Lieberkuhn (i) Pancreas (B) Glisson's Capsule (ii) Duodenum (C) Islets of Langerhans (iii) Small intestine (D) Brunner's Glands (iv) Liver Select the ... ii) (iv) (c) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii) (d) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Last Answer : (d) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
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 one of the following glands produces the growth hormone (somatotrophin)? (1) Adrenal (2) Pancreas (3) Pituitary (4) Thyroid
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary Explanation: Growth hormone is produced in the growth-stimulating somatotropic cells of the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain.
Description : Which one of the following endocrine glands stores its secretion in the extracellular space before discharging it into the blood? (a) Testis (b) Thyroid (c) Pancreas (d) Adrenal
Last Answer : (b) Thyroid
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 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
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : The receptor organs for sence of hearing are located in
Last Answer : The receptor organs for sence of hearing are located in A. Cochlea B. Utriculus C. Saccculus D. Middle ear
Description : Insulin like growth hormones are produced by (A) Hypophysis (B) Liver (C) Pancreas (D) Thyroid
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : In studies of the human body, which of the following terms can also be used when referring to the pituitary gland? I it: a) thymus b) hypophysis (pron: hypo-fi-sis) c) pancreas d) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- HYPOPHYSIS
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 : 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 : 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 : Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands? A) adrenal cortex--bronzing of skin, no glucose at stress, dehydration and death B) thymus--decrease ... change in secondary sex characteristics E) adult thyroid--low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargy
Last Answer : B) thymus--decrease in sex drive and changes in secondary sexual characteristics
Description : Which of the following statements is not correct? (a) Oxyntic cells are present in the mucosa of stomach and secrete HCl. (b) Acini are present in the pancreas and secrete carboxypeptidase. (c ... and secrete pepsinogen. (d) Goblet cells are present in the mucosa of intestine and secrete mucus
Last Answer : (c) Brunner’s glands are present in the submucosa of stomach and secrete pepsinogen.
Description : Pheochromacytoma is a tumor of (A) adrenal medulla (B) bone (C) head of Pancreas (D) pituitary
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Pheochromocytomas are tumours of (A) Adrenal cortex (B) Adrenal medulla (C) Pancreas (D) Bone
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 : Which of the following is correlated with blood pressure? (1) Liver (2) Testis (3) Pancreas (4) Adrenal
Last Answer : (4) Adrenal Explanation: Blood pressure is an important indicator of adrenal health and function. Mild adrenal weakness is usually accompanied by normal to high blood pressure. As Adrenal Fatigue advances, low blood pressure, at rest or related to posture becomes more prevalent.
Description : The involvement of which one of the following is essential in the control of blood sugar? (1) Adrenal (2) Pancreas (3) Parathyroid (4) Spleen
Last Answer : (2) Pancreas Explanation: Diabetes. Damage to insulinproducing cells in your pancreas from chronic pancreatitis can lead to diabetes, a disease that affects the way your body uses blood sugar.
Description : Sertoli cells are found in (a) ovaries and secrete progesterone (b) adrenal cortex and secrete adrenaline (c) seminiferous tubules and provide nutrition to germ cells (d) pancreas and secrete cholecystokinin.
Last Answer : (c) seminiferous tubules and provide nutrition to germ cells
Description : Cholecystokinin and duocrinin are secreted by (a) adrenal cortex (b) thyroid gland (c) intestine (d) pancreas.
Last Answer : (c) intestine
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 : Which gland will produce melatonin? A) pancreas B) pineal gland C) adrenal gland D) thyroid gland E) pituitary
Last Answer : B) pineal gland
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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 one of the following is the smallest endocrine gland in human body ? (1) Adrenal (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Pancreas
Description : Which of the following is correlated with blood pressure ? (1) Liver (2) Testis (3) Pancreas (4) Adrenal
Last Answer : Adrenal
Description : Do you think the rule makes sence?
Last Answer : Harsh…. That’s all I can say.
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 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 : What is the function of the adrenal glands?
Last Answer : A: The adrenal glands are small glands located on top of the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which play a role in regulating metabolism, immune function, and the body's response to stress.
Last Answer : A: The adrenal glands produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol that help the body respond to stress and regulate blood sugar levels.
Last Answer : A: The adrenal glands are responsible for producing and releasing various hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which play a role in regulating stress response, metabolism, and blood pressure.
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 : Calcitonin is synthesised in (A) Parathyroid glands (B) Thyroid gland (C) Pars intermedia of pituitary (D) Adrenal cortex
Description : Heightened emotion is caused by the (a) Pituitary glands (b) Thyroid glands (c) Adrenal glands (d) Salivary glands
Last Answer : Ans:(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 : 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 glands in the human body stores iodine? (1) Parathyroid (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Adrenal
Last Answer : (2) Thyroid Explanation: Iodine is mostly concentrated in thyroid gland. A healthy adult body contains 15- 20 mg of iodine, 7080% of which is stored in the thyroid gland
Description : Where are the adrenal glands located? Mention the parts of the adrenal gland.
Last Answer : The adrenal glands are located on the upper part of each kidney. Each adrenal gland has two parts an outer cortex and inner medulla.
Description : Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter at: a. sweat glands b. the adrenal medulla c. parasympathetic ganglia d. all above
Last Answer : all above
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 : 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