Endocrine glands and hormones, mechanism of action
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See all →- Which of the following hormones released from the pituitary is actually synthesized in the hypothalamus ? Answer: 2. Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) Key idea: Posterior pituitary hormones are made in the hypothalamus. ADH (and oxytocin) is synthesise... 1
- Match List - I with List - II.List - I: A. Progesterone B. Relaxin C. Melanocyte stimulating hormone D. CatecholaminesList - II: I. Pars intermedia II. Ovary III. Adrenal Medulla IV. Corpus luteumChoose the correct answer from the options given below… Answer: 1. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III Key idea: Match each hormone to its source. Progesterone: corpus luteum (A-IV). Relaxin: ovary (B-II). MSH... 1
- Consider the following statements regarding function of adrenal medullary hormones :A. It causes pupilary constrictionB. It is a hyperglycemic hormoneC. It causes piloerectionD. It increases strength of heart contractionChoose the correct answer from… Answer: 2. B, C and D Only Key idea: Adrenaline and noradrenaline prepare the body for fight or flight. A: wrong. They cause pupil dilation,... 1
- Match List - I with List - II.List - I: A. Heart B. Kidney C. Gastro-intestinal tract D. Adrenal CortexList - II: I. Erythropoietin II. Aldosterone III. Atrial natriuretic factor IV. SecretinChoose the correct answer from the options given below : Answer: 4. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II Key idea: Non-endocrine organs also secrete hormones. Heart: atrial natriuretic factor (A-III). Kidney: er... 1
- Which of the following is not a steroid hormone? Answer: 1. Glucagon Key idea: steroid hormones are made from cholesterol. Cortisol, testosterone and progesterone are steroids. Glucagon, fr... 1
- Which of the following are NOT under the control of thyroid hormone?A. Maintenance of water and electrolyte balanceB. Regulation of basal metabolic rateC. Normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycleD. Development of immune systemE. Support the process of R.B.C… Answer: 4. C and D only Key idea: Thyroid hormones act on metabolism, water-electrolyte balance and RBC formation. A: thyroid hormones suppo... 1