Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A):   Hormones act only on their target cells.
Reason (R):   Hormones are transported to their target organs by ducts.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. (A) is True but (R) is False
3. (A) is False but (R) is False
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).

Subtopic:  Hormones: General Consideration |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A):  Deficiency of ADH causes diabetes insipidus.
Reason (R): ADH promotes the expulsion of water from the collecting duct, a portion of the nephron.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. (A) is True; (R) is False
3. Both (A) and (R) are False
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A):  The receptors for insulin are located inside the cell.
Reason (R):   Insulin is lipid soluble.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. (A) is True but (R) is False
3. Both (A) and (R) are False
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Cortisol increases blood glucose levels.
Reason (R):  Cortisol increases the glucose uptake by the body cells.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. (A) is True; (R) is False
3. (A) is False; (R) is False
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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A patient suffering from hyperparathyroidism may have:
I: increased bone deposition
II: increased risk of fractures
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
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Aldosterone causes:
I: Reabsorption of sodium ions by the distal parts of the tubules.
II: Secretion of potassium ions by the distal parts of the tubules.
 
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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Addison’s disease is:
1. hypothyroidism 2. hyperthyroidism
3. hypoadrenalism 4. hypopituitarism
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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An autoimmune disorder that targets the alpha cells of pancreas will cause:
I: an increase in secretion of insulin
II: a decrease in secretion of glucagon
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Pancreas: I | Pancreas: II | Pancreas |
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Which hormone produced by the intestinal mucosa causes the secretion of enzymes from the pancreas and the contraction of gall bladder?
1. cholecystokinin 2. gastric inhibitory peptide
3. secretin 4. gastrin
Subtopic:  Gastrointestinal Hormones |
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The anterior pituitary gland in humans:
I: is the storage and release centre for neurohormones produced elsewhere
II: is connected to hypothalamus by a portal circulation
III: is also called as adenohypophysis
1. Only II is correct
2. Only III is correct
3. Only I and III are correct
4. Only II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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