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 : 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 most involved in milk production? A) oxytocin B) progesterone C) prolactin D) estrogen E) calcitonin
Last Answer : C) prolactin
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : A pheromone is A) an endorphin released within the anterior pituitary. B) a growth factor related to the production of tumors. C) a product of a neurosecretory cell that acts on ... ) a regulatory hormone that stimulates or inhibits the release of hormones produced by other endocrine glands.
Last Answer : D) a chemical released by one animal to affect the behavior of another animal.
Description : “Let down of milk” is initiated by the hormone (a) Prolactin (b) Lactogen (c) Oxytocin (d) Lactopoietin
Last Answer : (c) Oxytocin
Description : Which hormone stimulates the secretion of milk from female? (a) Oxytocin (b) Progesterone (c) LH (d) Prolactin
Last Answer : (d) Prolactin
Description : Which of the following is a gonadotropic hormone? A) FSH B) ADH C) cortisol D) testosterone E) thyroxin
Last Answer : A) FSH
Description : Which baby grows up by drinking mother's milk ?
Last Answer : The baby camel grows by drinking its mother's milk.
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 : 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 : What is the cascade of events that follows a stress or trauma to produce adrenal reaction? A) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)-adrenal cortex mineralocorticoids and ... ) E) adrenal cortex (hormones)-hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)
Last Answer : A) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)-adrenal cortex mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids (regulate metabolism and sugar level)
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 : Actions of oxytocin include the following except: A. Vasoconstriction B. Increased water reabsorption in renal collecting ducts C. Contraction of mammary myoepithelium D. Release of prostaglandins from endometrium
Last Answer : A. Vasoconstriction
Description : Assertion `:-` An increase in body fluid volume activate osmoreceptors , which stimulate the hypothelamus to release ADH. Reason `:-` ADH facilitates
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` An increase in body fluid volume activate osmoreceptors , which stimulate the hypothelamus ... . If both Assertion & Reason are false.
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 : 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 : When both ovaries are removed from rat then which hormone is decreased in blood? (a) Oxytocin (b) Prolactin (c) Estrogen (d) Gonadotropin releasing factor
Last Answer : (c) Estrogen
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 : 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 : Body water is regulated by the hormone: (A) Oxytocin (B) ACTH (C) FSH (D) Epinephrine
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : A hormone secreted from anterior pituitary is (A) Growth hormone (B) Vasopressin (C) Oxytocin (D) Epinephrine
Description : Lactogenic hormone is secreted by - (1) Mammary glands (2) Placenta (3) Ovary (4) Pituitary
Last Answer : (4) Pituitary Explanation: Lactogenic hormone is gonadotropic hormone which is secreted by the anterior pituitary. In females, it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition.
Description : Lactogenic hormone is secreted by (1) Mammary glands (2) Placenta (3) Ovary (4) Pituitary
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : Too much urine indicates too A) little ADH. B) much ADH. C) little ACTH. D) much ACTH. E) much insulin.
Last Answer : A) little ADH.
Description : What is the name of first milk/secretion (rich in antibodies) from the mammary glands of cattle after giving birth? a. Colostrum b. Serum c. Lactation d. Montana
Last Answer : a. Colostrum
Description : The level of sodium in the blood is regulated by the secretion of A) oxytocin. B) insulin. C) cortisol. D) aldosterone. E) ACTH.
Last Answer : D) aldosterone.
Description : Which ONE of the following is true concerning Antidiuretic hormone(ADH)? 1) Carbamazepine potentiates it's release 2) Ethanol potentiates it's release 3) It circulates in the blood bound to neurohypophysin 4) It is a cyclic octapeptide 5) It is synthesised in the posterior pituitary
Last Answer : Answers-1 ADH is a nonapeptide manufactured in the paraventricular and supra-optic nuclei of the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. It acts on the collecting ducts improving ... agents such as thiazides and SSRIs may potentiate its release. Ethanol usually inhibits release.
Description : Prolactin release inhibiting hormone is believed to be (A) Serotonin (B) Norepinephrine (C) Dopanine (D) Acetyl choline
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Secretion of prolactin is regulated by (A) Feedback inhibition (B) Prolactin releasing hormone (C) Prolactin release inhibiting hormone (D) All of these
Description : Growth hormone is released by (A) Somatostatin (B) Growth hormone releasing hormone (C) Prolactin release inhibiting hormone (D) Luteinizing releasing hormone
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The following hypothalamic regulatory hormone is not a peptide: A. Growth hormone release inhibitory hormone B. Prolactin release inhibitory hormone C. Gonadotropin releasing hormone D. Corticotropin releasing hormone (
Last Answer : B. Prolactin release inhibitory hormone
Description : The effects of stress include: a. increased testosterone secretion b. decreased insulin secretion c. increased prolactin secretion d. increased ADH secretion
Last Answer : . increased ADH secretion
Description : Is it true that eating too much Carbohydrates will restrict HGH release in our body?
Last Answer : I do not know if carbs inhibit the release of growth hormones, though I doubt it, but the reason why Asians tend to be shorter than Westerners is because of the diet. Asians consume less protein ... , for example, as the new generation eats a more indulgent, protein-rich, Western -type diet.
Description : Hormone secreted by pituitary gland and regulates the mammary gland and formation of milk in them is
Last Answer : Hormone secreted by pituitary gland and regulates the mammary gland and formation of milk in them is
Description : Estrogen and progesterone control and stimulate the growth of – (1) pituatary gland (2) thyroid gland (3) mammary gland (4) supra renal gland
Last Answer : (3) mammary gland Explanation: Mammary glands are one of the Character of mammalian. Both estrogen and progesterone control growth of mammary gland.
Description : Estrogen and Progesterone control and stimulate the growth in: (1) Pituitary Gland (2) Thyroid Gland (3) Mammary Gland (4) Supra Renal Gland
Last Answer : (3) Mammary Gland Explanation: The female reproductive hormones, estrogens, progesterone, and prolactin, have a major impact on breast cancer and control postnatal mammary gland development. Optimal mammary growth requires both estrogen and progesterone.
Last Answer : Mammary Gland
Description : Hormone receptors that stimulate cAMP production (A) are part of a complex of two proteins that transform the external signal into internal cAMP production (B) are proteins distinct and separate from those ... binding of the hormone (D) are not very specific and bind a number of different hormones
Description : Select the tissue that is most sensitive to oxytocin: A. Myometrium B. Myoepithelium of mammary alveoli C. Vascular smooth muscle D. Renal collecting ducts
Last Answer : B. Myoepithelium of mammary alveoli
Description : An increase in the osmolality of extracellular compartment will (A) Inhibit ADH secretion (B) Stimulate ADH secretion (C) Cause no change in ADH secretion (D) Stimulate the volume and osmoreceptor and inhibit ADH secretion
Description : Release of free fatty acids from adipose tissue is increased by all of the following except (A) Glucagon (B) Epinephrine (C) Growth hormone (D) Insulin
Last Answer : Answer : D
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 : 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 : 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 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 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