The thyroid gland:
I: is composed of two lobes interconnected with a thin flap of connective tissue called isthmus.
II: is composed of follicles and stromal tissues.
III: is located in the mediastinum, ventral to aorta.
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct

Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
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Consider the given statements:
Statement I: Thyroid follicular cells synthesise three hormones: thyroxine, triiodothyronine and thyrocalcitonin.
Statement II: Iodine is essential for the normal rate of hormone synthesis in the thyroid.
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
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Exophthalmic goitre is a form of:
1. Hyperparathyroidism
2. Hyperthyroidism
3. Hypercortisolism
4. Hyperadrenalism
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 How many of the given statements are correct:
I: Thyroid hormones play an important role in the regulation of the basal metabolic rate.
II: Thyroid hormones are most important factors that affect the process of red blood cell formation.
III: Thyroid hormones control the metabolism of carbohydrates but not of proteins and fats.
IV: Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance is also influenced by thyroid hormones.
 
1. 1 2. 2
3. 3 4. 4
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In humans:
1. four parathyroid glands are present on the back side of the thyroid gland, one pair each in the two lobes of the thyroid gland.
2. four parathyroid glands are present on the front side of the thyroid gland, one pair each in the two lobes of the thyroid gland.
3. two parathyroid glands are present on the back side of the thyroid gland, one each in the two lobes of the thyroid gland.
4. two parathyroid glands are present on the front side of the thyroid gland, one each in the two lobes of the thyroid gland.
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PTH is a hypercalcemic hormone. Which of the following statements will explain this function of PTH?
I: PTH acts on bones and stimulates the process of bone resorption (dissolution/demineralisation).
II: PTH stimulates reabsorption of Ca2+ by the renal tubules
III: PTH increases Ca2+ absorption from the digested food
 
1. Only I and II 2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II and III
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): The immune responses of old persons become weak.
Reason (R): Thymus is degenerated in old individuals resulting in a decreased production of thymosins.
 
1. (A) is True but (R) is False.
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  Thymus |
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Adrenaline and noradrenaline are commonly called as:
1. Sterols 2. Catecholamines
3. Hopanoids 4. Terpenes
Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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Consider the two statements:
Assertion(A): Adrenaline and noradrenaline are called emergency hormones or hormones of Fight or Flight.
Reason(R): Adrenaline and noradrenaline are monoamine neurotransmitters.
 
1. (A) is True; (R) is False
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
4. (A) is False; (R) is True
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Adrenaline and noradrenaline:
I: increase alertness
II: dilate pupil
III: cause piloerection (raising of hairs)
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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