
Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency?

Important Questions on Hypo and Hyperactivity and Related Disorders
Study the following statements about hormones
Thyroxine and cortisol stimulate erythropoiesis.
Oxytocin and progesterone are identical in function regarding maintenance of pregnancy.
Aldosterone and atrial natriuretic peptide are antagonistic regarding renal reabsorption of Na.
Luteinizing hormone is a cholesterol derivative.
Select the correct statement.

Write the name of the largest endocrine found in humans and describe four important diseases due to its disorder.

Match the following.
Set-I | Set-II | ||
(A) | Cretinism | (I) | Adult hypothyroidism |
(B) | Simple goitre | (II) | Congenital hypothyroidism |
(C) | Cushing's syndrome | (III) | Iodine deficient diet-induced hypothyroidism |
(D) | Myxedema | (IV) | Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids |
The correct match is








Which of the following are not the effects of parathyroid hormone?
(a) Stimulates the process of bone resorption.
(b) Decreases level in blood.
(c) Reabsorption of by renal tubules.
(d) Decreases the absorption of from digested food.
(e) Increases metabolism of carbohydrates.
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.C.s formation
Choose the correct answer from the given options:








