The number of organised endocrine bodies in the abdominal region of a human being will be
[paired bodies to be considered as 1]:
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Subtopic:  Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands |
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Organs that are not organised endocrine bodies but produce hormones will include:
a. Gastrointestinal tract
b. Liver
c. Kidney
d. Heart
1. Only a and b
2. Only c and d
3. Only a, b and c
4. a, b, c, and d
Subtopic:  Hormones: General Consideration |
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The hypothalamus:
Statement I: is the apical part of diencephalon, forebrain.
Statement II: contains several groups of neurosecretory cells called nuclei which produce hormones.
1. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: A hypothalamic hormone called Gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulates the synthesis and release of gonadotrophins by gonads.
Statement II: Somatostatin from the hypothalamus stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary.
1. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: Releasing hormones and inhibitory hormones from the hypothalamus reach the pituitary gland through a portal circulatory system and regulate the functions of the posterior pituitary.
Statement II: The anterior pituitary is under the direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.
1. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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The pituitary gland
I: is divided anatomically into an adenohypophysis and a neurohypophysis.
II: Adenohypophysis consists of two portions, pars distalis and pars intermedia.
 
1. Both I and II are correct
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I is correct, II is incorrect
4. I is incorrect, II is correct
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Identify the correct statements:
I: The pars distalis region of pituitary, commonly called anterior pituitary, produces GH, PRL, TSH, ACTH, LH and FSH.
II: Pars intermedia secretes only one hormone called melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH).
III: In humans, the pars intermedia is almost merged with pars nervosa.
1. Only I and II
2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III
4. I, II and III
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Human Growth Hormone | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Neurohypophysis (pars nervosa):
I: is also known as posterior pituitary.
II: stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin.
1. Both I and II are correct
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I is correct, II is incorrect
4. I is incorrect, II is correct
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Oxytocin and vasopressin:
I: are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus.
II: are transported through a portal vein to neurohypophysis.
1. Both I and II are correct
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I is correct, II is incorrect
4. I is incorrect, II is correct
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Over-secretion of GH:
I: in childhood leads to gigantism.
II: in adults especially in middle age can result in severe disfigurement (especially of the face) called Acromegaly.
1. Both I and II are correct
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I is correct, II is incorrect
4. I is incorrect, II is correct
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Human Growth Hormone |
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