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 : 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 : 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 : Where do B cells mature? a. Bone marrow b. Spleen c. Lymph node d. Thymus
Last Answer : a. Bone marrow
Description : Where do T cells mature? a. Bone marrow b. Spleen c. Lymph node d. Thymus
Last Answer : d. Thymus
Description : Simple goiter can be prevented by A) surgery to remove the thyroid gland. B) removal of the pituitary. C) administration of ACTH. D) administration of insulin. E) increasing intake of iodine in the diet.
Last Answer : E) increasing intake of iodine in the diet.
Description : FSH (hormone) is test to check the functioning of _________ a. Reproductive cycle b. Liver function c. Kidney functioning d. Haemoglobin synthesis
Last Answer : a. Reproductive cycle
Description : When people have Thyroid cancer treatment is it only the cancer cells that pick up and are killed by the radioactive Iodine? If so why?
Last Answer : The radioactive iodine kills all the thyroid cells, not just the cancerous ones.
Description : Radioactive iodine uptake by thyroid gland is increased in (A) Endemic goitre (B) Hyperthyroidism (C) Myxoedema (D) Creatinism
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Radioactive iodine uptake by thyroid gland 24 hours of a test dose is (A) 1.5–15% of the test done (B) 15–20% of the test done (C) 20–40% of the test done (D) 50–70% of the test done
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The thyroid inhibitor which produces the fastest response is: A. Lugol’s iodine B. Radioactive iodine C. Propylthiouracil D. Lithium carbonate
Last Answer : A. Lugol’s iodine
Description : Overtreatment with the following thyroid inhibitor results in enlargement of the thyroid: A. Lugol’s iodine B. Radioactive iodine C. Carbimazole D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Carbimazole
Description : The following thyroid inhibitor interferes with peripheral conversion of thyroxine to triiodothyronine: A. Propyl thiouracil B. Methimazole C. Carbimazole D. Radioactive iodine
Last Answer : A. Propyl thiouracil
Description : The following thyroid inhibitor does not produce goiter when given in over dose: A. Propyl thiouracil B. Carbimazole C. Radioactive iodine D. Sodium thiocyanat
Last Answer : C. Papillary carcinoma of thyroid
Description : The following thyroid inhibitor does not produce goiter when given in over dose: A. Propyl thiouracil B. Carbimazole C. Radioactive iodine D. Sodium thiocyanate
Last Answer : C. Radioactive iodine
Description : What radioactive element is routinely used in treating hyperthyroidism, and in reducing thyroid activity? w) Iron-59 x) Gold-198 y) Cobalt-60 z) Iodine-131
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- IODINE-131
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 gland will produce melatonin? A) pancreas B) pineal gland C) adrenal gland D) thyroid gland E) pituitary
Last Answer : B) pineal gland
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Which hormone causes acromegaly if present in abnormally high concentrations in an adult? A) growth hormone B) antidiuretic hormone C) gonadotropic hormones D) thyroid-stimulating hormone E) adrenocorticotropic hormone
Last Answer : A) growth hormone
Description : Which hormone stimulates the production of estrogen and progesterone? A) growth hormone B) antidiuretic hormone C) gonadotropic hormones D) thyroid-stimulating hormone E) adrenocorticotropic hormone
Last Answer : C) gonadotropic hormones
Description : Which hormone stimulates the production of cortisol? A) growth hormone B) antidiuretic hormone C) gonadotropic hormones D) thyroid-stimulating hormone E) adrenocorticotropic hormone
Last Answer : E) adrenocorticotropic hormone
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 : 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 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 is an example of negative feedback? A) Nursing action stimulates the hypothalamus to release oxytocin that triggers mammary gland milk production. B) When the blood becomes dilute, ADH ... produce sperm or eggs. E) TRH stimulates the anterior pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone.
Last Answer : B) When the blood becomes dilute, ADH is no longer released from the hypothalamus
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
Description : Removal of thymus gland in the early life of an experimental mammal will cause
Last Answer : Removal of thymus gland in the early life of an experimental mammal will cause A. Lack of lymphocytes ... nodes and lymph vessels D. All of the above
Description : Iodine is stored in (A) Thyroid gland as thyroglobulin (B) Liver (C) Intestine (D) Skin
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Jaundice is a symptom of disease of - (1) Kidney (2) Liver (3) Pancreas (4) Thyroid
Last Answer : (2) Liver Explanation: Jaundice is a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctival membranes over the sclerae (whites of the eyes), and other mucous membranes caused by hyperbilirubinemia (increased levels ... >17pmol/L). concentration higher than 1.8 mg/dI, (>30prnol/L) leads to jaundice.
Description : Jaundice is a symptom of disease of (1) Kidney (2) Liver (3) Pancreas (4) Thyroid
Last Answer : Liver
Description : What is the odd organ Thyroid gland Thymus Spleen Lymph nodes?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
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 endocrine gland is found in chest cavity? (1) Pineal gland (2) Thymus gland (3) Adrenal gland (4) Thyroid gland
Last Answer : (2) Thymus gland Explanation: The endocrine glands are widely distributed throughout the body. The pituitary gland, pineal gland and hypothalamus are located in the skull. The thyroid and ... thymus gland is only active until puberty. It helps the body protect itself against autoimmunity.
Description : Blood pressure is controlled by – (1) Adrenal gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Thymus (4) Corpus luteum
Last Answer : (1) Adrenal gland Explanation: Adrenaline directly affects, regulates and determines the body's ability to maintain a healthy blood pressure. When the adrenal gland becomes damaged or ... greatly increases blood pressure levels, causing severe headaches, weight loss and other serious problems.
Last Answer : Thymus gland
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 : Blood pressure is controlled by (1) Adrenal gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Thymus (4) Corpus Luteum
Last Answer : Adrenal gland
Description : Giardia intestinalis are in found in a) kidney b) spleen c) duodenum d) All of above
Last Answer : c) duodenum
Description : What is the transformed form of bone ?
Last Answer : Transformed form of bone marrow collar.
Description : Which bone is hard, light and hollow and has turned into a jaw beak ?
Last Answer : The bones of the dowel are hard, light and hollow and the jaw has turned into a beak.
Last Answer : : The lightest bone in the human body is the nasal bone
Last Answer : Mandible (in the lower jaw)
Last Answer : femur and temporal sister
Last Answer : The longest bone in the human body is called femur.