2011
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Mains
The 24 hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body such as the sleep-wake cycle is regulated by the hormone
A.
calcitonin
B.
prolactin
C.
adrenaline
D.
melatonin
2011
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
Given below is an incomplete table on hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each human body. Identify the option representing correct grouping of hormone its gland and effect.
| Gland | Secretion | Effect on body |
|---|---|---|
| A | Estrogen | Maintenance of secondary sexual characters |
| Alpha cells of Islets of Langerhans |
B | Raises blood sugar level |
| Anterior pituitary | C | Over secretion leads to gigantism |
A.
| A | B | C |
|---|---|---|
| Ovary | Glucagon | Growth hormone |
B.
| A | B | C |
|---|---|---|
| Placenta | Insulin | Vasopressin |
C.
| A | B | C |
|---|---|---|
| Ovary | Insulin | Calcitonin |
D.
| A | B | C |
|---|---|---|
| Placenta | Glucagon | Calcitonin |
2011
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and select the correct option.
A.
| Source gland | Hormone | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Anterior pituitary | Oxytocin | Contraction of uterus muscles during child birth |
B.
| Source gland | Hormone | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Posterior pituitary | Vasopressin | Stimulates reabsorption of water in the distal tub- ules in the nephron |
C.
| Source gland | Hormone | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus luteum | Estrogen | Supports pregnancy |
D.
| Source gland | Hormone | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Thyroid | Thyroxine | Regulates blood calcium level |
2010
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
A.
Glucagon $-$ Beta cells (source)
B.
Somatostatin $-$ Delta cells (source)
C.
Corpus luteum $-$ Relaxin (secretion)
D.
Insulin $-$ Diabetes mellitus (disease)
2010
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
select the correct matching of a hormone, its source and function.
A.
| Hormone | Source | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Vasopression | Posterior pituitary | Increases loss of water through urine |
B.
| Hormone | Source | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Norepinephrine | Adrenal medulla | Increases heart beat, rate of respiration and alterness |
C.
| Hormone | Source | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Glucagon | Beta-cells of Islets of Langerhans |
Stimulates glycogenolysis |
D.
| Hormone | Source | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Prolactin | Posterior pituitary | Regulates growth of mammary glands and milk formation in females |
2010
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Low Ca++ in the body fluid may be the cause of
A.
tetany
B.
anaemia
C.
angina pectoris
D.
gout.
2010
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Injury to adrenal cortex is not likely to affect the secretion of which one of the following?
A.
Aldosterone
B.
Both androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone
C.
Adrenaline
D.
Cortisol
2010
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis lead to the development of
A.
toxic goitre
B.
cretinism
C.
simple goitre
D.
thyrotoxicosis.
2009
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2009
A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterised by (i) a low metabolic rate, (ii) increase in body weight and (iii) tendency to retain water in tissues is
A.
simple goitre
B.
myxoedema
C.
cretinism
D.
hypothyroidism.
2008
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2008
The blood calcium level is lowered by the deficiency of
A.
both calcitonin and parathormone
B.
calcitonin
C.
parathormone
D.
thyroxine.
2008
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2008
Which one of the following pair of organs includes only the endocrine glands?
A.
Thymus and testes
B.
Adrenal and ovary
C.
Parathyroid and adrenal
D.
Pancreas and parathyroid
2007
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2007
Feeling the tremors of an earthquake a scared resident of seventh floor of a multistoryed building starts climbing down the stairs rapidly. Which hormone initiated this action?
A.
Adrenaline
B.
Glucagon
C.
Gastrian
D.
Thyroxine
2007
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2007
A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly?
A.
Parotid
B.
Pancreas
C.
Thyroid
D.
Parathyroid
2006
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2006
A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is
A.
cortisone
B.
cortisol
C.
corticosterone
D.
11-deoxycorticosterone.
2006
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2006
Which one of the following statements is correct?
A.
Endocrine glands regulate neural activity, but not vice versa.
B.
Neurons regulate endocrine activity, but not vice versa.
C.
Endocrine glands regulate neural activity, and nervous system regulates endocrine glands.
D.
Neither hormones control neural activity nor the neurons control endocrime activity.
2006
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2006
Which of the following is an accumulation and release center of neurohormones?
A.
Anterior pituitary lobe
B.
Posterior pituitary lobe
C.
Intermediate lobe of the pituitary
D.
Hypothalamus
2006
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2006
Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and glucogenesis?
A.
Glucagon
B.
ACTH
C.
Insulin
D.
Adrenaline
2006
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2006
Which one of the following is not a secondary messenger in hormone action?
A.
cAMP
B.
cGMP
C.
Calcium
D.
Sodium
2004
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2004
Which one of the following hormones is modified amino acid?
A.
Epinephrine
B.
Progesterone
C.
Prostaglandin
D.
Estrogen
2004
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2004
Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency?
A.
Luteinizing hormone - Failure of ovulation
B.
Insulin - Diabetes insipidus
C.
Thyroxine - Tetany
D.
Parathyroid - Diabetes mellitus
2004
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2004
Chemically hormones are
A.
biogenic amines only
B.
proteins, steroids and biogenic amines
C.
proteins only
D.
steroids only
2003
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2003
Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency?
A.
Relaxin $-$ Gigantism
B.
Prolactin $-$ Cretinism
C.
Parathyroid hormone $-$ Tetany
D.
Insulin $-$ Diabetes insipidus
2002
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2002
When both ovaries are removed from rat then which hormone is decreased in blood?
A.
Oxytocin
B.
Prolactin
C.
Estrogen
D.
Gonadotropin releasing factor
2002
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2002
Adrenaline directly affects on
A.
S.A. node
B.
$\beta $-cells of Langerhans
C.
dorsal root of spinal nerve
D.
epithelial cells of stomach.
2002
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2002
Mainly which type of hormones control the menstrual cycle in human beings?
A.
FSH
B.
LH
C.
FSH, LH, estrogen
D.
progesterone
2002
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2002
Acromegaly is caused by
A.
excess of STH
B.
excess of thyroxine
C.
deficiency of thyroxine
D.
excess of adrenaline.
2001
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2001
Which set is similar?
A.
Corpus luteum - Graafian follicles
B.
Sebum - Sweat
C.
Bundle of His - Pace maker
D.
Vitamin B7 - Niacin
2000
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2000
MSH is secreted by
A.
anterior lobe of pituitary
B.
middle lobe of pituitary
C.
posterior lobe of pituitary
D.
endostyle.
2000
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2000
Which gland secretes odorous secretion in mammals?
A.
Bartholins
B.
Prostate
C.
Anal gland
D.
Liver
2000
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2000
Melatonin is secreted by
A.
pineal body
B.
skin
C.
pituitary gland
D.
thyroid.