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Q. No.Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system?
| 1. | Organs in the body like the gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones. |
| 2. | Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amounts that act as intercellular messengers are known as hormones. |
| 3. | Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland. |
| 4. | Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus. |
Subtopic: Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands: I | Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands |
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AIPMT - 2013
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Which of the following is an accumulation and release centre of neurohormones?
| 1. | Posterior pituitary lobe |
| 2. | Intermediate lobe of the pituitary |
| 3. | Hypothalamus |
| 4. | Anterior pituitary lobe |
Subtopic: Pituitary & Hypothalamus | Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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AIPMT - 2006
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GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on:
| 1. | Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH. |
| 2. | Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin and FSH. |
| 3. | Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and relaxin. |
| 4. | Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin. |
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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MSH is secreted by:
1. Anteria lobe of the pituitary
2. Middle lobe of the pituitary
3. Posterior lobe of the pituitary
4. Endostyle
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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AIPMT - 2000
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Acromegaly is caused by:
1. Excess of S.T.H.
2. Excess of Thyroxin
3. Deficiency of Thyroxin
4. Excess of Adrenalin
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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AIPMT - 2002
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Which one of the following pair correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency:
1. Insulin – Diabetes insipidus
2. Thyroxine – Tetany
3. Parathyroid hormone – Diabetes mellitus
4. Luteinizing hormone – Failure of ovulation
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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AIPMT - 2004
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Select the correct matching of a hormone, its source and its function:
| Hormone | Source | Function | |
| 1. | Norepineph rine |
Adrenal medulla | Increases heartbeat, rate of respiration and alertness |
| 2. | Glucagon | Beta-cells of Islets of Langerhans |
Stimulates glycogenolysis |
| 3. | Prolactin | Posterior pituitary |
Regulates growth of mammary glands and milk formation in females |
| 4. | Vasopressin | Posterior pituitary |
Increases loss of water through urine |
Subtopic: Adrenal Medulla |
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Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the anterior pituitary?
1. Growth hormone
2. Follicle-stimulating hormone
3. Oxytocin
4. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Match List I with List II:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
| List I | List II | ||
| A. | Exophthalmic goiter | I. | Excess secretion of cortisol, moon face & hyperglycemia |
| B. | Acromegaly | II. | Hypo-secretion of thyroid hormone and stunted growth. |
| C. | Cushing's syndrome | III. | Hyper secretion of thyroid hormone & protruding eye balls. |
| D. | Cretinism | IV. | Excessive secretion of growth hormone. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Subtopic: Pituitary & Hypothalamus |
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NEET - 2024
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Match List-I with List-II:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
2. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
4. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
| List-I | List-II | ||
| A. | Parathyroid hormone | I. | Flight or fight response |
| B. | Epinephrine and Nor-epinephrine | II. | Regulates the body's biological clock |
| C. | Thyroid stimulating hormone | III. | Increases blood \(\)Ca2+ level |
| D. | Melatonin | IV. | Synthesis of \(\text{T}_3~ \text{and} ~\text{T}_4\) hormones |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
2. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
4. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Parathyroid | Adrenal Medulla | Pineal Gland |
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