Description : Parathyroid hormone (A) Is released when serum Ca++ is too high (B) Inactivates vitamin D (C) Is secreted when Ca++ is too low (D) Depends on vitamin K for adequate activity
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Where are parathyroid glands located? Mention the hormone secreted. Mention the disorder caused due to its under secretion and over secretion. State its function.
Last Answer : Parathyroid glands are embedded in the tissues of thyroid gland. Parathyroid gland secreted a hormone called parathormone. The function of parathormone is to control the amount of calcium salts in ... cramps. Over secretion of parathormone removes calcium from the bones making them soft and spongy.
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
Description : Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis? (a) Aldosterone and prolactin (b) Progesterone and aldosterone (c) Estrogen and parathyroid hormone (d) Parathyroid hormone and prolactin (
Last Answer : (c) Estrogen and parathyroid hormone
Description : Which pair of hormones has opposite, antagonistic effects? A) insulin--glucagon B) insulin--progesterone C) estrogen--thyroxin D) thyroxin--parathyroid hormone E) epinephrine--norepinephrine
Last Answer : A) insulin--glucagon
Description : Which of the following hormones is considered a glucocorticoid? A) aldosterone B) insulin C) thyroxin D) cortisol E) parathyroid hormone
Last Answer : D) cortisol
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 : Which of the following hormones require iodine? A) thyroxin B) aldosterone C) parathyroid hormone D) insulin E) cortisol
Last Answer : A) thyroxin
Description : Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporesis ? (1) Aldosterone and Prolactin (2) Progesterone and Aldosterone (3) Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone (4) Parathyroid hormone and Prolactin
Last Answer : (3) Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone
Description : (i) How is placenta formed in human female? (ii) Name any two hormones which are secreted by it and are also present in a non-pregnant woman. [ -Biology
Last Answer : i)After implantation of blastocyst, the finger-like projections called chorionic villi, appear on the trophoblast and is surrounded by uterine tissue and maternal blood which become interdigitated with each ... by placenta that are also present in a non-pregnant women are oestrogen and progesterone.
Description : What are the hormones secreted by Pituitary gland? -Biology
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Description : What are the hormones secreted by Thyroid? -Biology
Description : What are the hormones secreted by Gonads (Testes, Ovaries)? -Biology
Description : What are the hormones secreted by Hypothalamus? -Biology
Description : What are the hormones secreted by Adrenal gland (Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla)? What are the chief functions of these hormones. -Biology
Description : What are the hormones secreted by Pancreas? -Biology
Description : What are the hormones secreted by Thymus? -Biology
Description : Prepare a table having two columns depicting names of endocrine glands and hormones secreted by them. -Science
Last Answer : Endocrine glands Hormones 1. Pituitary gland (i) Growth hormones 2. Ovaries (ii) Estrogen 3. Testes (iii) Testosterone 4. Thyroid (iv) Thyroxine 5. Pancreas (v) Insulin 6. Adrenal glands (vi) Adrenaline
Description : Secretin and cholecystokinin are digestive hormones. They are secreted in `:`
Last Answer : Secretin and cholecystokinin are digestive hormones. They are secreted in `:` A. Oesophagus B. Ileum C. Duodenum D. Pyloric stomach
Description : In pancreas, pancreatic juice and hormones are secreted by
Last Answer : In pancreas, pancreatic juice and hormones are secreted by A. Same cells B. Different Cells C. Same cells at different times D. None of these
Description : Which of the following hormones are secreted in large quantities during pregnancy in woment
Last Answer : Which of the following hormones are secreted in large quantities during pregnancy in woment A. hCG, ... estrogen and estradiol D. hCG, and hPL.
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 : Human menstrual cycle is controlled by hormones produced and secreted by :
Last Answer : Human menstrual cycle is controlled by hormones produced and secreted by : A. Pituitary and Ovary B. Pituitary and Uterus C. Only uterus D. Only Ovary
Description : Which of the following hormones is secreted by corticotrophs in humans ?
Last Answer : Which of the following hormones is secreted by corticotrophs in humans ? A. ACTH B. MSH C. PRL D. Both (1) and (2)
Description : Where is the two hormones secreted by the hypothalamus stored?
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : Mention the hormones secreted by adrenal medulla.
Last Answer : Adrenal medulla secretes three hormones adrenaline, nor-adrenaline and dopamine.
Description : Mention the hormones secreted by islets of Langerhans. State their function.
Last Answer : The hormones secreted by islets of Langerhans are insulin and glucagon. The functions are: Insulin promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen for storage in liver and muscles. It is secreted ... the conversion of glycogen into glucose. It is secreted when blood glucose levels are low.
Description : The following are true about the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex: a. zona fasciculata secretes cortisol b. zona glomerulosa secretes aldosterone c. secretion of aldosterone is stimulated by ACTH d. all
Last Answer : all
Description : Second messengers a. are substances that interact with first messengers inside cells b. are substances that bind to first messengers in the cell membrane c. are hormones secreted by cells ... the intracellular responses to many different hormonesand neurotransmitters e. are not formed in the brain
Last Answer : mediate the intracellular responses to many different hormonesand neurotransmitters
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 : Which one of the following pairs of chemical substances, is correctly categorised? (a) Calcitonin and thymosin - Thyroid hormones (b) Pepsin and prolactin - Two digestive enzymes secreted in ... and myosin - Complex proteins in striated muscles (d) Secretin and rhodopsin - Polypeptide hormones
Last Answer : (c) Troponin and myosin - Complex proteins in striated muscles
Description : The gonadotrophic hormones are secreted by (a) anterior lobe of pituitary (b) interstitial cells of testes (c) adrenal cortex (d) posterior part of thyroid.
Last Answer : (a) anterior lobe of pituitary
Description : Secretin and cholecystokinin are digestive hormones. They are secreted in (a) pyloric stomach (b) duodenum (c) ileum (d) oesophagus.
Last Answer : (b) duodenum
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 : Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary? a) Vasopressin Vasopressin causes contraction of smooth muscle, particularly blood vessels. b) Calcitonin Calcitonin is secreted ... cortex. d) Somatostatin Somatostatin is released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary.
Last Answer : a) Vasopressin Vasopressin causes contraction of smooth muscle, particularly blood vessels.
Description : Which of the following is NOT true about hormones? A) Hormones are secreted into the bloodstream. B) Hormones are released from exocrine glands. C) Hormones may be classified as peptides or steroids. ... a target organ. E) Cells that react to a hormone have specific receptors for that hormone.
Last Answer : B) Hormones are released from exocrine glands.
Description : 3) Which of the following hormones is not secreted by human placenta? (a) hCG (b) Estrogen (c)LH (d)Hpl
Last Answer : (c)LH
Description : Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are (1) hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin (2) hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin (3) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens (4) hCG, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids
Last Answer : (3) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens
Description : In pancrease, pancreatic juice and hormones are secreted by (a) Same cells (b) Different cells (c) Same cells at different times (d) None of these
Last Answer : (b) Different cells
Description : What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? -Biology
Description : Which metabolism is controlled by parathyroid hormone ?
Last Answer : Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium , phosphorus metabolism.
Description : Which gland is parathyroid ?
Last Answer : Parathyroid gland of parathyroid gland.
Description : Where is the parathyroid gland located ?
Last Answer : The position of the parathyroid gland is behind the thyroid gland.
Description : How many parathyroid glands are there in human body ?
Last Answer : There are 4 parathyroid glands in human body .
Description : What is parathyroid gland ?
Last Answer : A person usually has four parathyroid glands , all of which are located behind the thyroid gland. Parathormone secreted by this gland mainly regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.
Description : What is the function of parathyroid gland ?
Last Answer : The hormone parathyroxine is secreted from this gland. And the hormone mainly regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.
Last Answer : Basically regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
Last Answer : Humans have 4 parathyroid glands
Description : When parathyroid gland degenerates, which activity is disturbed ?
Last Answer : When parathyroid gland degenerates, which activity is disturbed ? A. Growth B. Calcium ... C. Potassium concentration D. Sodium concentration
Description : How parathyroid glands do humans have?
Last Answer : Most people have four. Some have 6, and a few 8.the answer is 4