Question 1: Palette 1/226

Allen MCQ

A hormone is :-

A

An enzyme

B

Chemical messenger

C

Primary messenger

D

Both (2) and (3)

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Allen MCQ

Endocrine glands can be defined as those glands which pour their secretion :-

A

Directly into blood

B

Into blood or ducts

C

When they are cut

D

into particular organ

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Allen MCQ

The receptor for protein hormones are present on :-

A

Nucleus

B

Endoplasmic reticulum

C

Cytoplasm

D

Cell-surface

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Allen MCQ

Hormones are :-

A

Internal secretion mostly discharged in the blood by endocrine glands

B

Secretion of exocrine glands

C

Chemical substances secreted into the gut

D

Inorganic catalysts

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Allen MCQ

Hormones are :-

A

Produced in low amount

B

Easily diffusible

C

Non - antigenic

D

All

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Allen MCQ

Statement not correct for hormones is that, these:-

A

Are not all protein

B

Are secreted in small amount

C

Affect metabolism

D

Acts as catalyst

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Allen MCQ

"Secondary messenger" is :-

A

Cyclic AMP

B

ATP

C

ADP

D

DNA

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Allen MCQ

Hormones are chemically :-

A

Amino acid

B

Protein

C

Steroid

D

AIl

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Allen MCQ

First discovered hormone :-

A

Thyroxine

B

Adrenaline

C

Secretin

D

Insulin

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?

A

Androgen

B

Aldosterone

C

Estrogen

D

Relaxin

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

A

Pancreas

B

Adrenal gland

C

Thyroid gland

D

Salivary gland

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following hormones is not proteinaceous is nature ?

A

TSH

B

Aldosterone

C

LH

D

FSH

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Allen MCQ

Which of the hormone is polypeptide ?

A

LH

B

FSH

C

Insulin

D

Thyroxine

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Allen MCQ

Steroid hormones transmit their information by :

A

Stimulating the receptors present on cell membrane.

B

Entering into the cell and modifying cellular contents.

C

Entering into the cell and modifying nuclear organisation.

D

The help of an intracellular second messenger.

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Allen MCQ

Which is not a peptide hormone-

A

Insulin

B

Cortisol

C

Glucagon

D

All of these

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Allen MCQ

If receptor molecule is removed from target organ for hormone action, the target organ will :

A

Continue to respond but require higher concentration of hormone.

B

Continue to respond but in opposite way.

C

Continue to respond without any difference.

D

Not respond to hormone.

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Allen MCQ

Prostaglandins are –

A

Amino acid

B

Steroid

C

Fatty acid

D

Carbohydrate

Question 18: Palette 18/226

Allen MCQ

Pituitary gland does not control the secretory activity of :-

A

Thyroid

B

Adrenal cortex

C

Adrenal medulla

D

Testes

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following controls spermatogenesis :-

A

FSH

B

LTH

C

LH

D

Vasopressin

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Allen MCQ

Which is called "Master gland" of the body :-

A

Thyroid

B

Pituitary

C

Thymus

D

Adrenal

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Allen MCQ

Hormone secreted by pituitary gland are chemically -

A

All protein

B

All steroid

C

Complex compounds of proteins and carbohydrates

D

Some steroid and some protein

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Allen MCQ

Gonadotrophic hormone is produced by :-

A

Interstitial cells of testis

B

Adrenal cortex

C

Adenohypophysis

D

Posterior part of thyroid

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Allen MCQ

The hormones FSH and LH are together called:

A

Emergency hormone

B

Neuro hormone

C

Gonadotrophic hormone

D

Antistress hormone

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Allen MCQ

Gigantism and acromegaly are due to :-

A

Hyperpituitrism

B

Hypopituitrism

C

Hypothyroidism

D

Hyperthyroidism

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Allen MCQ

If amount of ADH decrease in blood, micturition :-

A

Remains unchanged

B

Decreases

C

Increases

D

Does not occur

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Allen MCQ

The follicle stimulating hormone is secreted from:-

A

Posterior lobe of pituitary gland

B

Reproductive gland

C

Thyroid gland

D

Anterior lobe of pituitary gland

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Allen MCQ

Pituitary gland is under control of :-

A

Hypothalamus

B

Adrenal gland

C

Pineal gland

D

Thyroid gland

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Allen MCQ

Vasopressin is responsible for :-

A

Controlling Oogenesis

B

Regulating blood pressure and act on the nephron tubules.

C

Regulating formation of pigment.

D

Controlling spermatogenesis.

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Allen MCQ

The main function of prolactin hormone is to:

A

Influence the activity of thyroid gland

B

Control development of Graffian follicles

C

Initiate and maintain secretion of milk by mammary gland

D

Cause ejection of milk

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Allen MCQ

I.C.S.H. in male acts on :-

A

Cells of leydig

B

Sertoli cells

C

Spermatids

D

Spermatogonia

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Allen MCQ

Hypophysis cerebri is the other name of :-

A

Adenohypophysis

B

Islets of langerhans

C

Neurohypophysis

D

Pituitary

Question 32: Palette 32/226

Allen MCQ

Which of the following hormone helps in facultative water reabsorption by nephrons :-

A

MSH

B

FSH

C

ADH

D

ACTH

Question 33: Palette 33/226

Allen MCQ

Hormone of hypothalamus are called :-

A

Regulatory hormones

B

Growth hormones

C

Tropic hormones

D

Both (1) and (3)

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Allen MCQ

Diabetes insipidus disease is caused due to the deficiency of hormone produced by :-

A

Pituitary

B

Adrenal

C

Pancreas

D

Thyroid

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following option in given table is correct identification of the structures labelled as A,B,C and D and their corresponding function in the above figure:-
(A) Hypothalamus -Produces Prolactin hormone
(B) Posterior pituitary- Release FSH and LH
(C) Portal circulation -Supply blood from hypothalamus to posterior pituitary
(D) Posterior pituitary- Release oxytocin and vasopressin

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 36: Palette 36/226

Allen MCQ

MSH produced by the pars intermedia of pituitary causes in lower vertebrates :-

A

Darkening of skin

B

Light colouration of skin

C

Both

D

Body growth

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Allen MCQ

LTH is also known as :-

A

Lactogenic Hormone

B

Prolactin

C

Mammotropic Hormone

D

AII

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Allen MCQ

Growth hormone of pituitary is more effective in:-

A

Presence of thyroxine

B

Absence of thyroxine

C

Absence of Insulin

D

Presence of adrenaline

Question 39: Palette 39/226

Allen MCQ

Gonadotropic hormone are :-

A

FSH

B

LH

C

LTH

D

FSH, LH

Question 40: Palette 40/226

Allen MCQ

MSH is secreted in man by which part of pituitary?

A

Anterior Pituitary

B

Middle lobe of pituitary

C

Posterior lobe of pituitary

D

Infundibulum

Question 41: Palette 41/226

Allen MCQ

Oxytocin is used in :-

A

Milk ejection

B

Parturition

C

Milk let down process

D

All of the above

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Allen MCQ

Hyper secretion of STH leads to :-

A

Dwarfism & Acromegaly

B

Goitre, Sterility

C

Cretinism, Myxoedema

D

Gigantism & Acromegaly

Question 43: Palette 43/226

Allen MCQ

Oxytocin mainly helps in :-

A

Milk production

B

Child birth

C

Diuresis

D

Gametogenesis

Question 44: Palette 44/226

Allen MCQ

Which hormone is concerned with the concentration of urine ?

A

Oxytocin

B

Vasopressin

C

Prolactin

D

Cortisol

Question 45: Palette 45/226

Allen MCQ

Acromegaly is caused by :-

A

Excess of S.T.H.

B

Excess of Thyroxine

C

Deficiency of Thyroxine

D

Excess of Adrenaline

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Allen MCQ

Oxytocin is released from :-

A

Adenohypophysis (Anterior lobe)

B

Adenohypophysis (Posterior lobe)

C

Hypothalamus

D

Neurohypophysis

Question 47: Palette 47/226

Allen MCQ

FSH is :-

A

Glycoprotein

B

Metalloprotein

C

Glycolipid

D

Phospholipid

Question 48: Palette 48/226

Allen MCQ

Which one hormone of the pituitary of the human controls the protein metabolism and growth of skeleton?

A

lodo thyroxine

B

Leutotrophic hormone

C

Somatotrophic hormone

D

Oxytocin

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Allen MCQ

Ovulation in mammals occurs mainly under the influence of :-

A

TSH and ACTH

B

FSH and LH

C

TSH and STH

D

MTH and ACTH

Question 50: Palette 50/226

Allen MCQ

Secretion of estrogen is controlled by :-

A

HCG

B

Progesterone

C

LH

D

F.S.H.

Question 51: Palette 51/226

Allen MCQ

Immediate cause of induction of ovulation in human female is plasma surge of :-

A

Progesterone

B

LH

C

FSH

D

Estradiol

Question 52: Palette 52/226

Allen MCQ

Stimulation of uterine contraction during child birth is brought about by :-

A

Adrenaline

B

Progesterone

C

Oxytocin

D

Prolactin

Question 53: Palette 53/226

Allen MCQ

Which gland secretion is under nervous control?

A

Adrenal cortex

B

Anterior pituitary

C

Posterior pituitary

D

Pineal body

Question 54: Palette 54/226

Allen MCQ

Which of the following is correct ?
(A) Pars distalis produces GH, PRL, TSH. ACTH, LH, FSH
(B) Pars intermedia secretes only one hormone called melatonin
(C) Posterior lobe of pituitary is also called as neurohypophysis or pars nervosa
(D) Posterior pituitary, stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin

A

A, B & C

B

B, C &D

C

A, C & D

D

B and C

Question 55: Palette 55/226

Allen MCQ

ADH responsible for reabsorption of water and reduction of urine secretion is synthesize by :

A

Posterior pituitary gland

B

Juxtaglomerular apparatus

C

Anterior pituitary gland

D

Hypothalamus

Question 56: Palette 56/226

Allen MCQ

The hormones that initiates ejection of milk, stimulates milk production and growth of ovarian follicles are respectively known as :

A

PRL, OT and LH

B

OT, PRL and FSH

C

LH, PRL and FSH

D

PRH, OT and LH

Question 57: Palette 57/226

Allen Match the Columns

Match the hormone in Column-I with their function in Column-II :

Column-I	Column-II
(A) FSH (B) LH (C) Progesterone (D) Estrogen	(I) Prepare endometrium for implantation (II) Develop female secondary sexual characters (III) Contraction of uterine wall (IV) Development of corpus luteum (V) Maturation of Graafian follicle

A

A-V, B-IV, C-I, D-II

B

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

C

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

D

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Question 58: Palette 58/226

Allen MCQ

Which of the following is gonadotrophic hormone?

A

Collip's hormone

B

Prolactin

C

Oxytocin

D

Luteinizing hormone

Question 59: Palette 59/226

Allen MCQ

FSH is produced by :

A

Adrenal cortex

B

Anterior lobe of pituitary gland

C

Middle lobe of pituitary gland

D

Posterior lobe of pituitary gland

Question 60: Palette 60/226

Allen MCQ

Hormone that promotes cell division, protein synthesis and bone growth is –

A

ACTH

B

ADH

C

PTH

D

GH

Question 61: Palette 61/226

Allen MCQ

An adenohypophysis hormone which is regulated by feedback mechanism is –

A

Oxytocin

B

TSH

C

Vaspressin

D

Cortisone

Question 62: Palette 62/226

Allen MCQ

On the basis of below diagram choose the correct option which match the physiological function of hormones :-

A

A-Only releases, D-Release and synthesis, E-Only synthesis

B

A-Only release, D-Only synthesis, E-Synthesis and release

C

A-Synthesis and release, D-Only releases, E-Synthesis and releasing

D

A-Synthesis and release, D-Only synthesis, E-Only release

Question 63: Palette 63/226

Allen MCQ

Vasopressin influences :

A

Electrolyte efflux

B

Nerve excitability

C

Water reabsorption

D

All of these

Question 64: Palette 64/226

Allen MCQ

If ADH level of blood is less :

A

Volume of urine increases

B

Volume of urine decreases

C

Volume of urine is normal

D

Volume of urine is unaffected

Question 65: Palette 65/226

Allen MCQ

Which of the following hormones helps in the contraction of uterus during child birth:

A

ADH

B

Androgen

C

Oxytocin

D

Glucocorticoid

Question 66: Palette 66/226

Allen MCQ

Which of the following hormones stimulates the secretion of milk from female?

A

LH

B

Prolactin

C

Oxytocin

D

Progesterone

Question 67: Palette 67/226

Allen MCQ

The formation of egg and sperm is affected by:

A

LH

B

MSH

C

TSH

D

FSH

Question 68: Palette 68/226

Allen MCQ

Mammalian prolactin is secreted by –

A

Adenohypophysis

B

Neurohypophysis

C

Adrenal cortex

D

Adrenal medulla

Question 69: Palette 69/226

Allen MCQ

Hypersecretion of growth hormone in the period of growth lead to :

A

Acromegaly

B

Cushing syndrome

C

Midgets

D

Gigantism

Question 70: Palette 70/226

Allen MCQ

Acromegaly is a disease caused by :

A

Over secretion of growth hormone in childhood

B

Over secretion of growth hormone in adulthood

C

Under secretion of growth hormone in adulthood

D

Deficiency of calcium and phosphorous in the diet.

Question 71: Palette 71/226

Allen MCQ

In absence of ADH, the disease caused is –

A

Diabetes mellitus

B

Diabetes insipidus

C

Oligouria

D

Acromegaly

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Allen MCQ

Gonadotropic hormones are :

A

Estrogen and progesterone

B

Luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone

C

Testosterone and Androsterone

D

Prolactin and Luteotropin

Question 73: Palette 73/226

Allen MCQ

Which hormone is responsible for milk ejection after the birth of the baby ?

A

Oxytocin

B

Progesterone

C

Prolactin

D

Estrogen

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Allen MCQ

How many statements are correct regarding parathyroid gland ?
(a) Four parathyroid gland present on front side of thyroid gland
(b) It secretes parathromone which is steroidal in nature
(c) It increase blood Ca⁺⁺ level
(d) It acts on bone and stimulate bone resorption

A

One

B

Two

C

Three

D

Four

Question 75: Palette 75/226

Allen MCQ

Injection of which of the following increases metabolic rate ?

A

STH

B

Insulin

C

Thyroxine

D

Testosterone

Question 76: Palette 76/226

Allen MCQ

Hypothyroidism in adults causes :-

A

Addison's disease

B

Myxoedema

C

Sterility

D

Cretinism

Question 77: Palette 77/226

Allen MCQ

Parathormone deficiency in man causes :-

A

Hyper calcemia

B

Hypocalcaemia

C

Goitre

D

All

Question 78: Palette 78/226

Allen MCQ

Cretinism is due to abnormal secretion of :-

A

ACTH

B

Thyroxine

C

Calcitonin

D

Parathormone

Question 79: Palette 79/226

Allen MCQ

Exopthalmic goitre is caused due to hypersecretion of :-

A

Adrenal

B

Thyroid

C

Parathyroid

D

Thymus

Question 80: Palette 80/226

Allen MCQ

The main function of thyroid gland is to control :-

A

Growth

B

Reproduction

C

Secondary sexual characters

D

Basal metabolic rate

Question 81: Palette 81/226

Allen MCQ

The two lobes of thyroid gland are joined by a horizontal connection called :-

A

Inter thyroidal connective

B

Inter thyroidal commissure

C

Intermediary lobe

D

Isthmus

Question 82: Palette 82/226

Allen MCQ

Hyper secretion of Parathyroid hormone result in

A

Stronger bones due to increased incorporation of calcium in them.

B

Deposition of calcium in various skeletal structure

C

No effect on the constitution of bones

D

Weaker bones due to increased removal of calcium from them

Question 83: Palette 83/226

Allen MCQ

Hormone that decrease calcium level in blood:

A

Thyroxine

B

Parathormone

C

Thyrocalcitonin

D

Cortisol

Question 84: Palette 84/226

Allen MCQ

BMR is increased due to :-

A

ADH

B

Adrenaline

C

Parasympathetic nervous system

D

Thyroxine

Question 85: Palette 85/226

Allen MCQ

Goitre is a pathological condition associated with:

A

Glucagon

B

Thyroxine

C

Progesterone

D

Testosterone

Question 86: Palette 86/226

Allen MCQ

Effects of thyroxine on metabolic rate is:-

A

Decreases

B

No effect

C

Increases

D

Uncertain

Question 87: Palette 87/226

Allen MCQ

Deficiency of which of the following may cause bone deformation :-

A

Oxytocin

B

Vitamin D

C

STH

D

Thyroxine

Question 88: Palette 88/226

Allen MCQ

Function of thyrocalcitonin :-

A

To reduce the calcium level in blood

B

To increase the calcium level in blood

C

Oppose the action of thyroxine

D

Maturation of gonads

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Allen MCQ

Parathormone deficiency leads to :-

A

Decrease of Ca+² level in blood

B

Increase of Ca+² level in blood

C

Osteoporosis

D

Hypercalcemia

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Allen MCQ

Parathyroid hormone -

A

is produced by the thyroid gland

B

is released when blood calcium levels fall

C

stimulates osteoblasts to lay down new bone

D

stimulates calcitonin release.

Question 91: Palette 91/226

Allen MCQ

Hyposecretion of aldosterone causes :-

A

Gull's disease

B

Grave's disease

C

Cushing's disease

D

Addison's disease

Question 92: Palette 92/226

Allen MCQ

A tumour in the adrenal zona glomerulosa can cause hyper secretion of hormones produced in that region. Which of the following might you expect to find in a patient with such a tumour ?

A

Increased blood sodium levels

B

Increased blood glucose levels

C

Decreased blood calcium levels

D

Increased dehydration

Question 93: Palette 93/226

Allen MCQ

Epinephrine and norepinephrine together known as :-

A

Steroid

B

Protein

C

Catecholamines

D

Glycoprotein

Question 94: Palette 94/226

Allen MCQ

Retention of sodium in body depends up on hormone from :-

A

Adrenal cortex

B

Adrenal medulla

C

Parathyroid

D

Thyroid

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Allen MCQ

Adrenal cortex also controls the carbohydrate metabolism through :-

A

Adrenaline

B

Noradrenaline

C

Glucocorticoids

D

Mineralocorticoids

Question 96: Palette 96/226

Allen MCQ

"4s gland" is :-

A

Pancreas

B

Liver

C

Thyroid

D

Adrenal

Question 97: Palette 97/226

Allen MCQ

Adrenaline increases :-

A

Heart beat

B

Blood pressure

C

Both

D

Salivation

Question 98: Palette 98/226

Allen MCQ

Which hormone controls activity of zona glomerulosa of adrenal gland ?

A

Renin

B

Thyroxine

C

ADH

D

FSH

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Allen MCQ

All of the following are functions of adrenaline except:-

A

Increases blood supply in skeletal muscle

B

Hyperglycaemia

C

Uterine relaxation

D

Tachycardia

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Allen MCQ

When the primary sexual organ does not develop, puberty may appear due to :-

A

Stimulation of adrenal cortex

B

Stimulation of adrenal medulla

C

Excessive secretion from gonads

D

Reduced secretion from gonads

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Allen MCQ

Norepinephrine hormone is secreted from :-

A

Zona glomerulosa

B

Zona fasiculata

C

Zona reticularis

D

Medulla of adrenal

Question 102: Palette 102/226

Allen MCQ

Which gland is concerned with salt equilibrium in body :—

A

Anterior pituitary

B

Pancreas

C

Adrenal

D

Thyroid

Question 103: Palette 103/226

Allen MCQ

Norepinephrine leads to increase in :—

A

Blood pressure

B

Urine production

C

Cellular respiration

D

Release of epinephrine

Question 104: Palette 104/226

Allen MCQ

Largest amount of iodine is found in :-

A

Adrenals

B

Liver

C

Thyroid

D

Testes

Question 105: Palette 105/226

Allen MCQ

Which gland prepares you for flight, fear and fight during adverse conditions :-

A

Thyroid

B

Parathyroid

C

Pituitary

D

Adrenal

Question 106: Palette 106/226

Allen MCQ

Blood pressure is controlled by :-

A

Adrenal gland

B

Thyroid gland

C

Pituitary gland

D

Pancreas

Question 107: Palette 107/226

Allen MCQ

Life saving hormone are secreted by :-

A

Pituitary

B

Pineal

C

Adrenal

D

Thyroid

Question 108: Palette 108/226

Allen MCQ

Hypocalcemia causes -

A

Tetany

B

Osteoporosis

C

Myxoedema

D

Cretinism

Question 109: Palette 109/226

Allen MCQ

Temperature of body is controlled by which endocrine gland:-

A

Pituitary

B

Thyroid

C

Adrenal

D

Pancreas

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Allen MCQ

During emergency which of the following hormone is secreted ?

A

Aldosterone

B

Thyroxine

C

Adrenaline

D

Calcitonin

Question 111: Palette 111/226

Allen MCQ

Corticosteroids are secreted by :

A

Adrenal gland

B

Pineal gland

C

Pituitary gland

D

Thyroid gland

Question 112: Palette 112/226

Allen MCQ

Aldosterone is secreted by :

A

Zona glomerulosa

B

Zona fasciculata

C

Zona reticularis

D

Zona pellucida

Question 113: Palette 113/226

Allen MCQ

Which gland stores hormone before its secretion and then release it ?

A

Thyroid

B

Pancreas

C

Pineal

D

Pituitary

Question 114: Palette 114/226

Allen MCQ

Which of the following disease is not related to thyroid gland ?

A

Goitre

B

Cretinism

C

Myxoedema

D

Acromegaly

Question 115: Palette 115/226

Allen MCQ

Grave's disease is due to :

A

Hyperactivity of thyroid gland

B

Hypoactivity of adrenal cortex

C

Hyperactivity of adrenal medulla

D

Hypoactivity of islets of Langerhans

Question 116: Palette 116/226

Allen MCQ

Hypothyroidism causes in adult :

A

Obesity

B

Diabetes

C

Cretinism

D

Myxoedema

Question 117: Palette 117/226

Allen MCQ

The hormone that controls the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood is secreted by :

A

Thyroid

B

Parathyroid

C

Pituitary

D

Thymus

Question 118: Palette 118/226

Allen MCQ

Obesity of face, hyperglycemia and virilism in females is characteristic of –

A

Grave's disease

B

Addison's disease

C

Conn's disease

D

Cushing's syndrome

Question 119: Palette 119/226

Allen MCQ

Muscular tetany can be caused by deficiency of:

A

Oxytocin

B

STH

C

ADH

D

Parathyroid hormone

Question 120: Palette 120/226

Allen MCQ

Addison's disease is caused due to :

A

hypersecretion of adrenal cortical hormones

B

hypersecretion of growth hormone

C

hypersecretion of thymus

D

none of the above

Question 121: Palette 121/226

Allen MCQ

Para-thyroid hormone is a :

A

Peptide

B

Carbohydrate

C

Lipid

D

Steroid

Question 122: Palette 122/226

Allen MCQ

Parathormone is secreted during :

A

Increased blood calcium level

B

Decreased blood calcium level

C

Increased blood sugar level

D

Decreased blood sugar level

Question 123: Palette 123/226

Allen MCQ

Chronic disturbance in hormone secretion of thyroid gland causes :

A

Goitre

B

Diabetes

C

Addison's disease

D

Colour blindness

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In man removal of Parathyroid gland leads to:

A

Acromegaly

B

Tetany

C

Polyuria

D

Diabetes insipidus

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Parathormone induces :

A

Increase in blood sugar level

B

Decrease in serum calcium level

C

Increase in serum calcium level

D

Decrease in blood sugar level

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Allen MCQ

Which disease is caused by under secretion of adrenal cortex ?

A

Cretinism

B

Dwarfism

C

Sterility

D

Addison's disease

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Allen MCQ

Mammals born without a thymus gland fail to manufacture :-

A

B - Lymphocytes

B

T - Lymphocytes

C

Plasma cells

D

Basophils

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If thymectomy is done during adult hood then what possibility is there?

A

Immunosuppressant

B

Die immediately

C

No adverse reaction

D

Myasthenia gravis

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Thymosin stimulates :-

A

Milk secretion

B

Erythrocytes

C

T-lymphocytes

D

Melanocytes

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Allen MCQ

Glucagon is secreted by :-

A

Leydig cells

B

Islets of Langerhans

C

Corpus luteum

D

Glisson's capsule

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Allen MCQ

Oversecretion of glucagon can cause :-

A

Tetany

B

Diabetes insipidus

C

Acromegaly

D

Glycosuria

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Which of the following is not function of insulin ?

A

Increase glycogenesis

B

Increase glycogenolysis

C

Increase up take of amino acid by liver and muscle

D

Promote oxidation of glucose

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Injection of Insulin to human leads to increased :-

A

Glucose level of blood

B

Glucose level of urine

C

Glucose level of cells

D

Calcium level of blood

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In old age, immune system becomes weak due to gradual degeneration of :-

A

Pineal gland

B

Parathyroid gland

C

Thymus gland

D

Adrenal gland

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Allen MCQ

T-cells mature in :

A

Peyer's patch

B

Lymph node

C

Thymus

D

Brusa of Fabricius

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Allen MCQ

The diabetes mellitus is caused by :-

A

Hyper secretion of Insulin

B

Hyposecretion of Insulin

C

Hyposecretion of ADH

D

Hyper secretion of ADH

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Allen MCQ

In diabetes mellitus disease, the urine contains :-

A

Salt

B

Fat

C

Protein

D

Sugar

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Allen MCQ

A patient of diabetes mellitus drink more water and he eliminates extra amount of which substance from blood :-

A

Protein

B

Sugar

C

Fat

D

Hormone

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Allen MCQ

Which gland decreases in size with increasing age?

A

Thyroid

B

Adrenal

C

Thymus

D

Pituitary

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Allen MCQ

Insulin is secreted by :

A

α-cell of islets of Langerhans

B

δ–cell of islets of Langerhans

C

β-cell of islets of Langerhans

D

Pancreatic acinar cell

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Which one of the following endocrine gland functions as a biological clock and neurosecretory transducer ?

A

Adrenal gland

B

Thyroid gland

C

Pineal gland

D

Thymus gland

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Mammalian thymus is mainly concerned with:

A

Regulation of body temperature

B

Regulation of body growth

C

Immunological functions

D

Secretion of thyrotropin

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Allen MCQ

The islets of Langerhans are found in :

A

Pancreas

B

Stomach

C

Liver

D

Alimentary canal

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Allen MCQ

Melatonin is secreted by :

A

Pineal gland

B

Parathyroid gland

C

Pituitary gland

D

Thyroid gland

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Allen MCQ

Insulin is related with :

A

Diabetes

B

Migrain

C

Jaundice

D

All of the above

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Allen MCQ

A patient of diabetes mellitus excretes glucose in urine even when he is kept on a carbohydrate free diet. It is because :

A

Fats are catabolised to form glucose

B

Amino acids are catabolised in liver

C

Amino acids are discharged in blood stream from liver

D

Glycogen from muscles are discharged in blood stream from liver

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The modern idea about ageing is that our body slowly loses the power of defence against the invasion of germs and pathogens. This process starts by the disappearance of which organ ?

A

Spleen

B

Thymus gland

C

Pituitary gland

D

Parathyroid gland

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Which of the following hormones secreted by pancreas ?

A

Insulin and glucagon

B

Epinephrine and nor-epinephrine

C

Thyroxin and melanin

D

Prolactin and oxytocin

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The function of glucagon hormone is :

A

To increase glycogenesis

B

To decrease blood sugar level

C

To release glucose from liver cells and glycogenolysis promotion

D

To increase the absorption of glucose and fatty acids through cell

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Allen MCQ

Leydig cells are meant for :-

A

Formation of sperm

B

To produce progesterone

C

To produce testosterone

D

Nutrition of sperm

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Allen MCQ

The "Estrogen" secretion is controlled by :-

A

FSH

B

LH

C

Progesterone

D

GH

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following hormone is not secreted by gastro-intestinal tract ?

A

Gastrin

B

Secretin

C

Cholecystokinin

D

Erythropoietin

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Allen MCQ

Which one is a female sex hormone ?

A

Estrogen

B

Progesterone

C

Estradiol

D

All of these

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Allen MCQ

Atrial wall of the heart muscle secretes a peptide hormone to reduce the blood pressure is:

A

Cholycystokinin

B

Erythropoetin

C

Atrial natriuretic factor

D

Epinephrine

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Allen MCQ

Which temporary endocrine gland forms in ovary after ovulation :-

A

Corpus callosum

B

Corpus albicans

C

Corpus luteum

D

Corpus striata

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Allen MCQ

Secretin stimulates the activity of :-

A

Salivary glands

B

Gastric gland

C

Pancreas

D

Gall-bladder

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Allen MCQ

Placenta produces which hormone

A

GH

B

Gastrin

C

ACTH

D

Progesterone

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Allen MCQ

Hormone which is responsible for maintenance of pregnancy is :

A

Estrogen

B

Aldosterone

C

Progesterone

D

Testosterone

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following steroid sex hormone influence secondary sex organs?

A

Progesterone

B

Oestrogen

C

LH

D

LTH

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Allen MCQ

Progesterone is secreted from :

A

Testes

B

Adrenal gland

C

Pituitary gland

D

corpus luteum

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Allen MCQ

Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function :

A

Oxytocin - posterior pituitary, growth and maintenance of mammary glands.

B

Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleepwake cycle.

C

Progesterone corpus-luteum, stimulation of growth and activities of female secondary sex organs.

D

Atrial natriuretic factor - ventricular wall increases the blood pressure.

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Allen MCQ

Fight-or-flight reactions cause activation of

A

the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate.

B

the kidney, leading to suppression of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway.

C

the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrene.

D

the pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels.

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Allen MCQ

Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism ?

A

Glucagon

B

Cortisone

C

Aldosterone

D

Insulin

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Allen MCQ

Which one of the following hormones though synthesised elsewhere, is stored and released by the master gland ?

A

Melanocyte stimulating hormone

B

Antidiuretic hormone

C

Luteinizing hormone

D

Prolactin

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Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other?

A

Parathormone – Calcitonin

B

Insulin - Glucagon

C

Aldosterone – Atrial Natriuretic Factor

D

Relaxin - Inhibin

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Graves' disease is caused due to :-

A

Hyposecretion of adrenal gland

B

Hypersecretion of adrenal gland

C

Hyposecretion of thyroid gland

D

Hypersecretion of thyroid gland

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Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilization.

A

Secretin

B

Gastrin

C

Insulin

D

Glucagon

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Allen MCQ

Osteoporosis, an age-related disease of skeletal system, may occur due to :-

A

Decreased level of estrogen

B

Accumulation of uric acid leading to inflammation of joints.

C

Immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue.

D

High concentration of Ca⁺⁺ and Na⁺.

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Allen MCQ

The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because :-

A

It is under the regulation of hypothalamus

B

It secretes enzymes

C

It is provided with a duct

D

It only stores and releases hormones

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Allen MCQ

A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is :-

A

Corpus cardiacum

B

corpus luteum

C

Corpus allatum

D

Pineal gland

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Allen MCQ

GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on:

A

anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH.

B

posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin and FSH.

C

posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and relaxin.

D

anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin.

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Allen MCQ

Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because:

A

Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence.

B

Bones loose their sensitivity to Growth Hormone in adults.

C

Muscle fibres do not grow in size after birth.

D

Growth Hormone becomes inactive in adults.

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone?

A

Epinephrine

B

Ecdysone

C

Estradiol

D

Estriol

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis ?

A

Aldosterone and Prolactin

B

Progesterone and Aldosterone

C

Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone

D

Parathyroid hormone and Prolactin

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Allen MCQ

How does steroid hormone influence the cellular activities?

A

Changing the permeability of the cell membrane.

B

Binding to DNA and forming a genehormone complex.

C

Activating cyclic AMP located on the cell membrane.

D

Using aquaporin channels as second messenger.

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Match the following hormones with the respective disease :Select the correct option. Match Column-I with
:

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Insulin (B) Thyroxin (C) Corticoids (D) Growth Hormone	(I) Addison's disease (II) Diabetes insipidus (III) Arcomegaly (IV) Goitre (V) Diabetes mellitus

A

A-V, B-I, C-II, D-III

B

A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

C

A-V, B-IV, C-I, D-III

D

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following hormones is responsible for both the milk ejection reflex and the foetal ejection reflex?

A

Estrogen

B

Prolactin

C

Oxytocin

D

Relaxin

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following conditions will stimulate parathyroid gland to release parathyroid hormone?

A

Fall in active Vitamin D levels

B

Fall in blood Ca+² levels

C

Fall in bone Ca+² levels

D

Rise in blood Ca+² levels

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Allen MCQ

Artificial light, extended work-time and reduced sleep-time disrupt the activity of

A

Thymus gland

B

Pineal gland

C

Adrenal gland

D

Posterior pituitary gland

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Allen MCQ

Identify A, B and C in the diagramatic representation of the mechanism of hormone action. Physiological Responses Select the correct option from the following

A

A-Steroid Hormone; B-Hormonereceptor Complex, C-Protein

B

A-Protein Hormone, B-Receptor; C-Cyclic AMP

C

A-Steroid Hormone; B-Receptor, C - Second Messenger

D

A-Protein Hormone; B-Cyclic AMP, C-Hormone-receptor Complex

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Allen MCQ

Select the correct statement.

A

Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia

B

Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis

C

Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia.

D

Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes.

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Allen MCQ

Presence of which of the following conditions in urine are indicative of Diabetes Mellitus?

A

Renal calculi and Hyperglycaemia

B

Uremia and Ketonuria

C

Uremia and Renal Calculi

D

Ketonuria and Glycosuria

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Allen Match the Columns

Match the following columns and select the correct option : Match Column-I with Column-II:

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Pituitary gland (B) Thyroid gland (C) Adrenal gland (D) Pancreas	(I) Grave's disease (II) Diabetes mellitus (III) Diabetes insipidus (IV) Addison's disease

A

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

B

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

C

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

D

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

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Match the following columns and select the correct option :- Match Column-I with Column-II:

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Pituitary hormone (B) Epinephrine (C) Endorphins (D) Cortisol	(I) Steroid (II) Neuropeptides (III) Peptides, proteins (IV) Biogenic amines

A

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

B

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

C

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

D

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

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Allen MCQ

Hormones stored and released from neurohypophysis are :-

A

Thyroid stimulating hormone and Oxytocin

B

Oxytocin and Vasopressin

C

Follicle stimulating hormone and Leutinizing hormone

D

Prolactin and Vasopressin

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Allen MCQ

Erythropoietin hormone which stimulates R.B.C. formation is produced by :-

A

Alpha cells of pancreas.

B

The cells of rostral adenohypophysis.

C

The cells of bone marrow.

D

Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney.

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following are not the effects of Parathyroid hormone ?
(a) Stimulates the process of bone resorption (b) Decreases Ca²⁺ level in blood (c) Reabsorption of Ca²⁺ by renal tubules (d) Decreases the absorption of Ca²⁺ from digested food (e) Increases metabolism of carbohydrates
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

(b), (d) and (e) only

B

(a) and (e) only

C

(b) and (c) only

D

(a) and (c) only

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Match Column-I With Column-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :- Match Column-I with Column-II:

Column-I	Column-II
(A) CCK (B) GIP (C) ANF (D) ADH	(I) Kidney (II) Heart (III) Gastric gland (IV) Pancreas

A

A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

B

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

C

A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

D

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following are NOT under the control of thyroid hormone?
(A) Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance
(B) Regulation of basal metabolic rate
(C) Normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycle
(D) Development of immune system
(E) Support the process of R.B.Cs formation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

B and C only

B

C and D only

C

D and E only

D

A and D only

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the hormone and its function ?
(A) Thyrocalcitonin (TCT) regulates the blood calcium level.
(B) In males, FSH and androgens regulate spermatogenesis.
(C) Hyperthyroidism can lead to goitre.
(D) Glucocorticoids are secreted in Adrenal Medulla.
(E) Parathyroid hormone is regulated by circulating levels of sodium ions.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :-

A

(C) and (E) only

B

(A) and (B) only

C

(B) and (C) only

D

(A) and (D) only

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Allen Match the Columns

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :- Match Column-I with Column-II

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Exophthalmic goitre (B) Acromegaly (C) Cushing’s syndrome (D) Cretinism	(I) Excess secretion of cortisol, moon face & hyperglycemia (II) Hypo-secretion of thyroid hormone and stunted growth (III) Hyper secretion of thyroid hormone & protruding eye balls (IV) Excessive secretion of growth hormone

A

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

B

A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

C

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

D

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

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Choose the correct answer from the
options given below . Match Column-I with Column-II.

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Epinephrine (B) Thyroxine (C) Oxytocin (D) Glucagon	(I) Hyperglycemia (II) Smooth muscle contraction (III) Basal metabolic rate (IV) Emergency hormone

A

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

B

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

C

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

D

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

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Allen MCQ

Diuresis is prevented by :-

A

Renin form JG cells via switching off the
osmoreceptors

B

ANF from atria of the heart

C

Aldosterone from adrenal medulla

D

Vasopressin from Neurohypophysis

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Allen MCQ

Identify the wrong statements :-
(A) Erythropoietin is produced by juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney
(B) Leydig cells produce Androgens
(C) Atrial Natriuretic factor, a peptide
hormone is secreted by the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
(D) Cholecystokinin is produced by gastro-intestinal tract
(E) Gastrin acts on intestinal wall and helps
in the production of pepsinogen
Choose the most appropriate answer from
the options given below :-

A

D and E only

B

A and B only

C

C and E only

D

A and C only

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Allen MCQ

Steroid hormones –

A

Have only cell surface receptors

B

Are lipophobic

C

Have receptors within the nucleus

D

Are produced by only adrenal cortex.

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Allen MCQ

Both adrenaline and cortisol are secreted in response to stress. Which of the following statements is also true for both of these hormones?

A

They act to increase blood glucose

B

They are secreted by the adrenal cortex

C

Their secretion is stimulated by
adrenocorticotropin

D

They are secreted into the blood within
seconds of the onset of stress.

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Allen MCQ

Which one is incorrect for hypothalamus ?

A

Basal part of diencephalon

B

Regulate narrow spectrum of body
functions

C

Neural control of posterior pituitary

D

Release somatostatin for GH Inhibition

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Allen MCQ

Pineal gland is not related with :-

A

Body temperature

B

Defence capability

C

Metabolism

D

Kidney functions

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Allen MCQ

Vigrous contraction of uterus muscles is stimulated by:-

A

ADH

B

MSH

C

GH

D

Oxytocin

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Allen MCQ

Find out correctly matched :-
(A) Thymus – AMI
(B) PTH – Ca²⁺ absorption
(C) Adrenal – glucocorticoids
(D) Thyroid – Anti-inflammatory response

A

A, B, D

B

A, B, C

C

B, C, D

D

A, C, D

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Allen MCQ

Which one is incorrect statement ?

A

Hypothalamus regulate a wide
spectrum of body functions.

B

Pituitary, pineal, testes, heart and
kidney are organised endocrine gland of
body.

C

Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals
and intercellular messenger.

D

LH helps in maintenance of corpus
luteum after ovulation.

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Allen MCQ

Find out incorrect labelling in following

A

Axonal transport and Anterior pituitary

B

Portal circulation and Posterior pituitary

C

Anterior pituitary and Posterior
pituitary

D

Portal circulation and Axonal transport

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Allen MCQ

Find out incorrect match of hormone with respective function :-

A

hormone-Melatonin Function-Sleep wake cycle and body temperature

B

hormone-FSH Function-Growth of ovarian follicles and stimulate gonadal activity

C

hormone-Adrenaline Function-Increase concentration of glucose in blood

D

hormone-Progesterone Function-Stimulate growth and development of female secondary sex organs

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Allen MCQ

Hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic hormones are

A

Insulin and glucagon

B

Adrenalin and glucagon

C

Adrenalin and Insulin

D

Glucagon and growth hormone

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Allen MCQ

Group of hormones which is related with cytoplasmic bounded receptors ?

A

Hypothalamic hormones and epinephrine

B

Thyroid hormone and estradiol

C

Insulin and glucagon

D

GH and MSH

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Allen MCQ

Two hormones _____(a)___ and____ (b)___
synthesizeinhypothalamusand transported in pituitary gland through___(c)___ and____ (d)____ respectively.

A

a = oxytocin ⇒ c = portal circulation b = ADH ⇒ d = direct release

B

a = ADH U c = axonal transport b = TSHRF ⇒ d= portal circulation

C

a = ACTH ⇒ c = axonal transport
b = MSH ⇒ d= portal circulation

D

a = TSHRF ⇒ c = axonal transport
b = ADH ⇒ d= portal circulation

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Allen MCQ

Which one is correctly matched ? (a) Pineal gland – Metabolism, Mental retardation (b) Thymus – Mysthenia gravis (c) Thyroid – Anti inflammatory reaction (d) Pancreas - Prolonged hyperglycemia

A

a, c

B

b, c

C

c, d

D

b, d

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Allen MCQ

After ovulation, ruptured follicle secrete hormone that helps in :-

A

Libido

B

Growth of facial hair

C

High pitch voice

D

Pregnancy support

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Allen MCQ

Diabetic patients are successfully treated with:-

A

GH therapy

B

More amount of thyroxine

C

Insulin therapy

D

Both (2) and (3)

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Allen MCQ

Find out suitable match for the following hormones and related organ :-

A

ANF – Heart, Calcitonin – parathyroid

B

Renin – Kidney, Relaxin – Placenta

C

Calcitonin – Kidney, HCG → Ovary

D

Oestrogen – Testes, Progesterone → Graafian follicle

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Allen MCQ

Parathormone causes :-

A

Hypercalcemia

B

Hyperglycemia

C

Hyperkalemia

D

Hypocalcemia and hypoglycemia both

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Allen MCQ

In mammals the female secondary sexual characters are developed mainly by the hormone?

A

HCG

B

Progesterone

C

Estrogens

D

All of these

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following is an accumulation and release centre of Neurohormones?

A

Anterior Pituitary lobe

B

Neurohypophysis

C

Pars intermedia

D

Hypothalamus

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Allen MCQ

BMR and Temperature of body is controlled by which endocrine gland?

A

Adrenal cortex

B

Thymus

C

Thyroid

D

Pituitary

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Allen MCQ

Reabsorption of Na+ along with excretion of K⁺ is controlled by which one of the following hormones?

A

Prostaglandins

B

Aldosterone

C

Estrogen

D

Cortisol

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Allen MCQ

Location and secretion of Leydig cells are?

A

Pancreas - Glucagon

B

Ovary - Estrogen

C

Ovary Progesterone

D

Testis - Testosterone

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Allen MCQ

Urinary excretion of Na⁺ is regulated by-

A

Anterior Pituitary

B

Adrenal cortex

C

Neurohyphophysis

D

Pars intermedia

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Allen MCQ

Thyrocalcitonin is secreted during –

A

Increased blood calcium level

B

Decreased blood calcium level

C

Both (1) and (2)

D

Increased blood sugar level.

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following hormones increase alertness, piloerection and sweating?

A

TCT

B

Catecholamines

C

Cortisol

D

Thymosins

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Allen MCQ

Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and glucogenesis?

A

Adrenalin

B

Glucagon

C

ACTH

D

Insulin

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Allen MCQ

A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is —

A

11-deoxycorticosterone

B

Cortisone

C

Cortisol

D

Corticosterone

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Allen MCQ

Injury to adrenal cortex is not likely to affect the secretion of which one of the following

A

Adrenaline

B

Cortisol

C

Aldosterone

D

Both Androstenedione and Dehydroepiandrosterone

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Allen MCQ

Select the correct matching of a hormone, its source and function.

A

Hormone-Norepinephrine, Source-Adrenal medulla, Function-Increases heart beat, rate of respiration and alertness

B

Hormone-Glucagon, Source-Beta-cells of Langerhans, Function-Stimulates glycogenolysis

C

Hormone-Prolactin, Source-Posterior pituitary, Function-Regulates growth of mammary glands and milk formation in females

D

Hormone-Vasopressin, Source-Posterior pituitary, Function-Increases loss of water through urine

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Allen MCQ

Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus) :-

A

Somatostatin, oxytocin

B

Cortisol, testosterone

C

Insulin, glucagon

D

Thyroxin, Insulin

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Allen MCQ

A pregnant female delivers a baby who suffers from stunted growth, mental retardation, low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of :

A

Over secretion of pars distalis

B

Deficiency of iodine in diet

C

Low secretion of growth hormone

D

Cancer of the thyroid gland

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system?

A

Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland.

B

Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.

C

Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones.

D

Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones.