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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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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Which of the following endocrine glands is under direct neural regulation of hypothalamus?
| 1. Pineal | 2. Adrenal medulla |
| 3. Posterior pituitary | 4. Anterior pituitary |
Subtopic: Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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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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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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Identify the correctly matched pair:
| Part of the pituitary | Hormone synthesized | |
| I: | Pars distalis | Gonodotropin releasing hormone |
| II: | Pars intermedia | Melanocyte stimulating hormone |
| III: | Pars nervosa | ADH and oxytocin |
| 1. | Only III | 2. | Only II |
| 3. | Only I and II | 4. | Only II and III |
Subtopic: Pituitary & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Neurohypophysis (pars nervosa):
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
| I: | is also known as posterior pituitary. |
| II: | stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin. |
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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Oxytocin and vasopressin:
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
| I: | are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus. |
| II: | are transported through a portal vein to neurohypophysis. |
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I is correct, II is incorrect
4. I is incorrect, II is correct
Subtopic: Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Identify the correct statement from the following:
| Statement I: | Prolactin causes the milk ejection from the mammary glands. |
| Statement II: | Oxytocin regulates the formation of milk in the mammary glands. |
| Statement III: | FSH stimulates growth and development of ovarian follicles in females. |
| Statement IV: | MSH acts on melanocytes and regulates the secretion of melatonin. |
| 1. | Only III | 2. | Only III and IV |
| 3. | I, II and III only | 4. | II and III only |
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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ADH and oxytocin are synthesized by:
| 1. Anterior pituitary | 2. Hypothalamus |
| 3. Pars intermedia | 4. Pars nervosa |
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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