Endocrine Glands and their Hormones

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Endocrine Glands and their Hormones: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Hormones, Adrenal Gland, Progesterone, Endocrine Glands, Estrogen, Thyroxine, Corticoids, Thymus, Parathyroid Hormone, Parathyroid Gland, Erythropoietin and, Growth Hormone

Important Questions on Endocrine Glands and their Hormones

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In the renal tubules the permeability of the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct to water is controlled by

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Damage to thymus in a child may lead to:

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A person had to undergo a surgery in which a major portion of his pancreas was removed. Which of the following food constituents will he find especially difficult to digest?

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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:

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Which one of the following is essential for thyroid gland to make thyroxin?

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Gamete Stimulating hormone (GSH) is secreted by _____. (anterior pituitary/ adrenal cortex)

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What is para follicular cell of thyroid gland?

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Which of the following is an example of positive feedback in reproductive cycle of male or female?

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What is the difference between pituitary gland and endocrine gland?

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Which of the following hormones is not secreted by human placenta?

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Match the following :

  Gland   Hormone
A) Thyroid gland I) Prolactin
B) Hypothalamus II) Melatonin
C) Pituitary gland III) Calcitonin
D) Epiphysis cerebri IV) Thymosin
    V) Somatocrinin

The correct match is

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Acromegaly is due to the deficiency of

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What is the difference between TCT and PTH?

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Which of the following hormone is directly acting on the tissue cells?

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Which hormone is released during love?

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Which chemical is released in mind when we hug anyone?

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What triggers the release of testosterone hormone?

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Which of the following statement is correct about functioning of estrogen hormone?