Which of the following hormones is incorrectly paired with its action?
1. oxytocin–stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
2. thyroxine–stimulates metabolic processes
3. insulin–stimulates glycogen breakdown in the liver
4. ACTH–stimulates the release of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex
The atrial wall of our heart secretes a very important peptide hormone called______, which_____ because
it causes dilation of the blood vessels. Choose the option which correctly fills the blank.
1. Rennin, increases the blood pressure
2. Angiotensinogen, decreases the blood pressure
3. Atrial natriuretic factor, increases the blood pressure
4. Atrial natriuretic factor, decreases the blood pressure
Which of the following hormone is formed in the hypothalamus?
1. Adrenalin
2. Oxytocin
3. Insulin
4. Thyroxine
Adenohypophysis in humans consists of:
1. Pars distalis and Pars nervosa
2. Pars intermedia and Pars distalis
3. Pars nervosa and Pars intermedia
4. Anterior and posterior pituitary.
Which one influences the activity of the kidney?
1. Vasopressin
2. Thyroxine
3. Vasopressin and aldosterone
4. Gonadotrophin
Select the correct matching of hormone its source of
synthesis and function.
Hormone |
Source |
Function |
|
1. |
Glucagon |
b-cells of pancreas |
Increase blood glucose levels |
2. |
Vasopressin |
Hypothalamus |
Increase diuresis |
3. |
ACTH |
Anterior lobe of pituitary |
Stimulates synthesis and secretion of glucocorticoids |
4. |
LH |
Hypothalamus |
Stimulates gonadal activity |
How many hormones in the given list are not produced by the anterior pituitary?
Prolactin(PRL), growth hormone(GH), Oxytocin, Thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH), vasopressin, somatostatin, and Gonadotrophin releasing hormone(GnRH).
1. 6
2. 5
3. 4
4. 3
Which of the following is not a correct combination of the hormone with its source organ and target organ?
Hormone |
Source organ |
Target organ |
|
1. |
Somatostatin |
Hypothalamus |
Adenohypophysis |
2. |
FSH |
Ovary |
Uterus |
3. |
TSH |
Adenohypophysis |
Thyroid |
4. |
ACTH |
Pituitary gland |
Adrenal cortex |
Which of the following symptom can not be expected, if there is tumour like growth in parathyroid glands?
1. | Tetany of muscle. |
2. | Increase in Ca++ level deposition of bones. |
3. | More tubular reabsorption of Ca++ from the nephric tubule. |
4. | Both 1 and 2. |
Which of the following set of hormones can easily pass through the cell membrane of a target cell and bind to specific intracellular receptors?
a. Placental progesterone
b. Aldosterone
c. Estrogen
d. Thyroxine
Mark the correct set:
1. b&c
2. a,b&c
3. a &c
4. a,b,c & d