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Select the right match of the endocrine gland and their hormone among the
options given below
| A. Pineal
B. Thyroid C. Ovary D. Adrenal medulla |
i. Epinephrine
ii. Melatonin iii. Estrogen iv. Tetraiodothyronine |
Options:
a. A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
b. A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
c. A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii
d. A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i
Option (d) is the answer.
Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the anterior pit.
a. Growth hormone
b. Follicle-stimulating hormone
c. Oxytocin
d. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
Option (c) is the answer.
Mary is about to face an interview. But during the first five minutes
before the interview, she experiences sweating, increased rate of heart
beat, respiration etc. Which of the following hormones are responsible
for her restlessness?
a. Estrogen and progesterone
b. Oxytocin and vasopressin
c. Adrenaline and noradrenaline
d. Insulin and glucagon
Option (c) is the answer.
The steroid responsible for the balance of water and electrolytes in our body is
a. Insulin
b. Melatonin
c. Testosterone
d. Aldosterone
Option (d) is the answer.
Thymosin is responsible for
a. Raising the blood sugar level
b. Raising the blood calcium level
c. Differentiation of T lymphocytes
d. The decrease in blood RBC
Option (c) is the answer.
In the mechanism of action of a protein hormone, one of the second messengers is
a. Cyclic AMP
b. Insulin
c. T3
d. Gastrin
Option (a) is the answer.
Leydig cells produce a group of hormones called
a. Androgens
b. Estrogens
c. Aldosterone
d. Gonadotropins
Option (a) is the answer.
Corpus luteum secretes a hormone called
a. Prolactin
b. Progesterone
c. Aldosterone
d. Testosterone
Option (b) is the answer.
Cortisol is secreted by
a. Pancrease
b. Thyroid
c. Adrenal
d. Thymus
Option (c) is the answer.
A hormone responsible for the normal sleep-wake cycle is
a. Epinephrine
b. Gastrin
c. Melatonin
d. Insulin
Option (c) is the answer.