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Which of the following hormones is a derivative of amino acid

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Important Questions on Chemical Control and Coordination

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Glucagon increases the blood glucose concentration by:
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Read the following sentences and identify the sentence which is not correct 
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Which one of the following hormones though synthesized elsewhere, is stored and release by the master gland?
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A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is:
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Hypertension is developed due to several factors EXCEPT _________.
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Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans?
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Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other?
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Oxytocin and vasopressin are synthesized in
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Study the following combinations and identify the correct combinations:
S.No Disorder Hormone Secreting gland
I Addison's disease Glucocorticoids Adrenal
II Myxoedema Thyroxine Thyroid
III Diabetes insipidus Insulin Pancreas
IV Tetany Calcitonin Parathyroid
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Which hormone is secreted by both the middle and inner parts of the adrenal cortex?
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The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because
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Fight-or-flight reaction cause activation of:
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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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Leydig cells synthesize:
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What causes Graves' disease?
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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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Which of the following hormones is produced by the pancreas?
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Describe hormones of the Adrenal cortex.
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Select the correct statement.
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Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism?