Q. No.Consider the given two statements:
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
| Statement I: | A special kind of coordination and integration function is carried out by hormones in our body. |
| Statement II: | The neural system does not innervate all cells of the body and the cellular functions need to be continuously regulated. |
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: Hormones: General Consideration | Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Human Growth Hormone | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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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
| Statement I: | is the apical part of diencephalon, forebrain. |
| Statement II: | contains several groups of neurosecretory cells called nuclei which produce hormones. |
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:
| Assertion (A): | The hypothalamus secretes releasing hormones that directly stimulate the anterior pituitary to secrete its own specific hormones. |
| Reason (R): | The anterior pituitary secretes hormones into the bloodstream that act directly on the hypothalamus to inhibit further hormone secretion. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A) |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) does not correctly explain (A) |
| 3. | (A) is True, (R) is False |
| 4. | (A) is False, (R) is False |
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Consider the given two statements:
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
| 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. |
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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Pars distalis is:
| 1. | the posterior lobe of pituitary made of neural tissue |
| 2. | the well developed intermediate lobe of pituitary in humans |
| 3. | the major part of the adenohypophysis |
| 4. | the connection between anterior pituitary and hypothalamus |
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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The anterior pituitary gland in humans:
1. Only II is correct
2. Only III is correct
3. Only I and III are correct
4. Only II and III are correct
| 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 |
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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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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Which hormone is not secreted by adenohypophysis in humans?
1. Growth hormone
2. Follicle stimulating hormone
3. Oxytocin
4. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
1. Growth hormone
2. Follicle stimulating hormone
3. Oxytocin
4. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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The only hormone secreted by pars intermedia of hypophysis is:
| 1. MSH | 2. GnRH |
| 3. Vasopressin | 4. Prolactin |
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Identify the correct statements:
1. Only I and II
2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III
4. I, II and III
| 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. |
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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