Thyroid gland in humans play an important role in:
I: Regulation of basal metabolic rate.
II: Mental development
III: Calcium homeostasis
1. Only I and II 2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II and III

Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
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Pars nervosa:
1. synthesises ADH and oxytocin
2. stores and releases ADH and oxytocin
3. reuptake ADH and oxytocin from the synaptic cleft
4. secretes an inhibitor of ADH and oxytocin
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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The metabolic functions of cortisol include:
I: Gluconeogenesis
II: Lipolysis
III: Protein anabolism
1. Only I and II
2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III
4. I, II and III
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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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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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
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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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Addison’s disease is:
1. hypothyroidism 2. hyperthyroidism
3. hypoadrenalism 4. hypopituitarism
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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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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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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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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