Consider the given two statements:
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.
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:  Hormones: General Consideration | Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Human Growth Hormone | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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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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A hormonal disorder that develops when pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood is known as:

1. cretinism 2. gigantism
3. Conn’s syndrome 4. acromegaly
Subtopic:  Human Growth Hormone |
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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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Oxytocin:
I: in females, stimulates a vigorous contraction of uterus at the time of child birth.
II: is a steroidal hormone.
III: causes milk ejection from the mammary gland.
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:  Human Growth Hormone | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Melatonin:
I: plays a very important role in the regulation of a 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body.
II: influences metabolism, pigmentation, the menstrual cycle as well as our defense capability.
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 | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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