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The figure below show the structure of endocrine gland of human body. The two labels, A and B are matched with their functions. Select the correct label and its appropriate function:
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Important Questions on Endocrine System and Chemical Coordination
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Oxytocin and vasopressin are synthesized in
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The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because
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What causes Graves' disease?
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A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is
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Glucagon increases the blood glucose concentration by:
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A diabetic individual becomes unconscious after self-administering insulin. What should be done immediately to revive the individual?
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Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation.
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Fight-or-flight reaction cause activation of:
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Leydig cells synthesize:
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Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans?
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Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause a further increase in height, because
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Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other?
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Which of the following glucose transporters are insulin-dependent?
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Which of the following hormones is produced by the pancreas?
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Match the following hormones with the respective disease:
| Column – I | Column – II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin | Addison’s disease | ||
| Thyroxin | Diabetes insipidus | ||
| Corticoids | Acromegaly | ||
| Growth Hormone | Goitre | ||
| Diabetes mellitus |
Select the correct option
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Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function.
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The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce:
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A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is:
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Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism?
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Which one of the following hormones though synthesized elsewhere, is stored and release by the master gland?
