Select the correct statement. (A) Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes (B) Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia (C) Glucocorticoids stimulates gluconeogenesis (D) Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia.
Which of the following statements is not correct? (A) The functional insulin has A and B chains linked together by hydrogen bonds (B) Genetically engineered insulin is produced in E-Coli (C) In man insulin is synthesised as a proinsulin (D) The proinsulin has an extra peptide called C-peptide.
Which hormones do stimulate the production of pancreatic juice and bicarbonate?
Graves' disease is caused due to
The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because
The two polypeptides of human insulin are linked together by:
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Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilization.
Osteoporosis, an age-related disease of skeletal system, may occur due to
Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other?
Changes in GnRH pulse frequency in females is controlled by circulating levels of:
Identify the correct statement on 'inhibin':
A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is
A decrease in blood pressure/volume will not cause the release of
GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on
Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because
Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis?
Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone?
Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
How does steroid hormone influence the cellular activities?
Which of the following glucose transporters is insulin-dependent?
Identify A, B and C in the diagramatic representation of the mechanism of hormone action. Select the correct option from the following. (A diagram of the mechanism of hormone action is shown, depicting a hormone binding to a membrane-bound receptor on the target cell, with labels A, B and C pointing respectively to the hormone, the receptor, and the intracellular signalling molecule generated; identify what each of A, B and C represents.)
Match the following hormones with the respective disease. Column I (a) Insulin (b) Thyroxin (c) Corticoids (d) Growth Hormone Column II (i) Addison's disease (ii) Diabetes insipidus (iii) Acromegaly (iv) Goitre (v) Diabetes mellitus Select the correct option
Which of the following conditions will stimulate parathyroid gland to release parathyroid hormone?
Which of the following hormones is responsible for both the milk ejection reflex and the foetal ejection reflex?
Artificial light, extended work-time and reduced sleep-time disrupt the activity of
Presence of which of the following conditions in urine are indicative of diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following would help in prevention of diuresis?
Match the following columns and select the correct option. Column-I (a) Pituitary gland (b) Thyroid gland (c) Adrenal gland (d) Pancreas Column-II (i) Grave's disease (ii) Diabetes mellitus (iii) Diabetes insipidus (iv) Addison's disease
Which of the following secretes the hormone, relaxin, during the later phase of pregnancy?
Erythropoietin hormone which stimulates R.B.C. formation is produced by
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:
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 :
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:
Given below are two statements: Statement I : Parathyroid hormone acts on bones and stimulates the process of bone resorption. Statements II : Parathyroid hormone along with Thyrocalcitonin plays a significant role in carbohydrate metabolism. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Match List I with List II. List I (Hormone): A. CCK B. GIP C. ANF D. ADH List II (Source): I. Kidney II. Heart III. Gastric gland IV. Pancreas Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Select incorrect statement, regarding chemical structure of insulin.
Arrange the events of Renin – Angiotensin mechanism in correct sequence. (A) Activation of JG cell and release of renin. (B) Angiotensin II activates release of aldosterone. (C) Fall in glomerular blood pressure. (D) Reabsorption of Na+ and water from distal convoluted tubule. (E) Angiotensinogen is converted to Angiotensin I and then to Angiotensin II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Arrange the sequence of different hormones for their role during gametogenesis. (A) Gonadotropin LH stimulates synthesis and secretion of Androgen (B) Gonadotropin releasing hormone from hypothalamus (C) Androgen stimulates spermatogenesis (D) Gonadotropin FSH helps in the process of spermiogenesis (E) Gonadotropins from anterior pituitary gland Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match List I with List II. List I A. Exophthalmic goiter B. Acromegaly C. Cushing's syndrome D. Cretinism List II 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 Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: FSH acts upon ovarian follicles in female and Leydig cells in male. Reason R: Growing ovarian follicles secrete estrogen in female while interstitial cells secrete androgen in male human being. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?
Why can't insulin be given orally to diabetic patients?
Consider the following statements regarding function of adrenal medullary hormones: A. It causes pupillary constriction B. It is a hyperglycemic hormone C. It causes piloerection D. It increases strength of heart contraction Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following hormones released from the pituitary is actually synthesized in the hypothalamus?
Match List-I with List-II. List-I: A. Heart B. Kidney C. Gastro-intestinal tract D. Adrenal Cortex List-II: I. Erythropoietin II. Aldosterone III. Atrial natriuretic factor IV. Secretin Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match List-I with List-II. List-I: A. Progesterone B. Relaxin C. Melanocyte stimulating hormone D. Catecholamines List-II: I. Pars intermedia II. Ovary III. Adrenal Medulla IV. Corpus luteum Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match List-I with List-II: List-I A. Excess growth hormone B. Luteinizing hormone C. Vasopressin D. Oxytocin List-II I. Reabsorption of water and electrolytes in kidney II. Contraction of uterus during child birth III. Acromegaly IV. Ovulation Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following statements related to the pituitary gland are correct? (a) It is divided anatomically into adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis; (b) It secretes follicle stimulating hormone; (c) It secretes melanocyte stimulating hormone; (d) It does not secrete prolactin.
Match List I with List II: List-I A. Cortisol B. Aldosterone C. Cholecystokinin D. Progesterone List-II I. Stimulates the formation of alveoli in mammary glands II. Produces anti-inflammatory reactions III. Stimulates reabsorption of Na+ and water from renal tubule IV. Stimulates secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile juice Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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