Oxytocin helps in
1. Ovulation
2. Lactation but not childbirth
3. Childbirth but not lactation
4. Lactation and Childbirth both
All the following are secreted by the anterior pituitary except:-
1. Prolactin
2. Somatotropin
3. Vasopressin
4. Gonadotropins
The posterior pituitary gland is not a ‘true’ endocrine gland because.
1. it is provided with a duct
2. it only stores and releases hormones
3. it is under the regulation of hypothalamus
4. it secretes enzymes
Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism?
1. Cortisone
2. Aldosterone
3. Insulin
4. Glucagon
Match the source gland with its respective hormone as well as the function.
|
Source gland |
Hormone |
Function |
1.
2. 3.
4. |
Posterior pituitary
Corpus luteum Thyroid
Anterior pituitary |
Vasopressin
Oestrogen Thyroxine
Oxytocin |
Stimulates resorption of water in the distal tubules in nephron
Supports pregnancy Regulates blood calcium level Contraction of uterus muscles during child birth |