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. |
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. |
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 |
I: | in childhood leads to gigantism. |
II: | in adults especially in middle age can result in severe disfigurement (especially of the face) called Acromegaly. |
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. |
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. |