Which one of the following hormones though synthesised elsewhere, is stored and
released by the master gland?
Antidiuretic hormone
Luteinzing hormone
Prolactin
Melanocyte stimulating hormone
A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is
melatonin
calcitonin
epinephrine
cortisol
Fight or flight reactions cause activation of
the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate
the kidney, leading to suppression of reninangiotensin-aldosterone pathway
the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
the pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels
A pregnant female delivers a baby, who suffers from stunted growth mental retardation low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of
Which of the following statement is correct in relation to the endocrine system?
Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus
Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract. heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones
Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones
Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland
Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it
secretes and its function/deficiency symptom
__________________________________________________________________ Endocrine gland Hormone Function/deficiency symptoms__________________________________________________________________ child birth
Posterior pituitary Growth Oversecretion stimulates abnormal
Thyroid gland Thyroxine Lack of iodine in diet results in goitre
Corpus Luteum Testosterone Stimulates spermatogenesis
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)?
Insulin and glucagon
Thyroxin and insulin
Somatostatin and oxytocin
Cortisol and testosterone
What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans?
Match the source gland with its respective hormone as well as the function.
Source gland
Hormone
Function
1.
2.
3.
4.
Posterior pituitary
Corpus luteum
Thyroid
Anterior pituitary
Vasopressin
Oestrogen
Thyroxine
Oxytocin
Stimulates resorption of water in the distal tubules in nephron
Supports pregnancy
Regulates blood calcium level
Contraction of uterus muscles during child birth
Given ahead is an incomplete table about certain hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each on the body in humans. Identify the correct option for the three blanks A, B and C.
Gland
Secretion
Effect on body
A
Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans
B
C
Maintenance of secondary sexual characters
Raises blood sugar levelOver secretion leads to gigantism
Options :
A B C
Placenta Insulin Vasopressin
Injury to adrenal cortex is not likely to affect the secretion of which one of the following ?
Low Ca2+ in the body fluid may be the cause of
tetany
anaemia
angina pectoris
gout
Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
Glucagon - Beta cells (source)
Somatostatin - Delta cells (source)
Corpus luteum - Relaxin (secretion)
Insulin - Diabetes mellitus (disease)
Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxin synthesis lead to the development of
A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterized by (i) a low metabolic rate(ii) increase in body weight(iii) tendency to retain water in tissues is
In human adult females, oxytocin
is secreted by anterior pitutiary
Stimulates growth of mammary glands
Stimulates pitutary to secrete vasopressin
causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
The blood calcium level is lowered by the deficiency of ?
parathormone
thyroxine
Both 1. and 2.
Which one of the following pairs of organs includes only the endocrine glands?
Parathyroid and adrenal
Pancreas and parathyroid
Thymus and testes
Adrenal and ovary
Feeling the tremor of an earthquake a scared resident of seventh floor of a multistoryed
building starts climbing down the stairs rapidly. Which hormone initiated this action?
Adrenaline
Glucagon
Gastrin
A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly?
Compared to a bull, a bullock is docile because of:
Sertoli cells are regulated by the pituitary hormone known as:
A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is:
corticosterone
11- deoxycorticosterone
cortisone
Which one of the following is not a second messenger in hormone action ?
cGMP
Calcium
Sodium
cAMP
Which of the following is an accumulation and release centre of neurohormones?
Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and gluco-genesis ?
ACTH
Castration cells are found in
adenohypophysis
pars intermedia
hypothalamus
pars nervosa.
Study the given figure showing various human endocrine glands. Select the correct statement(s) regarding these.
(i) Gland P is stimulated to secrete its hormones by thyrotropin secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland.
(ii) Gland R is associated with the secretion of hormones corticosteroids, epinephrine and norepinephrine.
(iii) Glands T and U represent the sex glands, which are derived from the mesoderm of embryo.
(iv) Gland Q is derived from mesoderm of the embryo and its increased size results in ageing.
(v) Gland S secretes the hormone glucagon which stimulates the liver to convert glucose into glycogen.
(ii) and (iv)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
All are correct
Name the hormone associated with the metabolism of phosphorus and calcium ?
glucocorticoids
mineralocorticoids
glucagon
Which is not a symptom of hyperglycaemia?
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