Human Endocrine Glands
Human Endocrine Glands: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Pituitary Gland, Hyperthyroidism, Insulin, Thyroid Gland, Testes, Adrenal Gland, Progesterone, Endocrine Glands, Diabetes Insipidus, Acromegaly, Thymus Gland, Goitre and, Cretinism
Important Questions on Human Endocrine Glands
The two glands A and B which occur in pairs are present in the endocrine system of humans. The pair of glands A is found only in females whereas the pair of glands B occurs only in males. The glands A make and secrete two hormones C and D whereas glands B make and secrete only one hormone E. In addition to hormones, glands A make gametes E whereas glands B make gametes G.
Name the hormone E.
Name the hormone which suspends ovulation during pregnancy.
The hormone progesterone is produced by
Select the hormone responsible for the maintenance of pregnancy.
Name the cells of the pancreas which secrete glucagon hormone.
Name the hormone secreted by alpha cells of islets of Langerhans
Write the main function of glucagon.
Select the gland which secretes the glucagon hormone
The antibodies of the patient suffering from grave's disease stimulate the thyroid gland to secrete too much hormone.
What is the main cause of hyperthyroidism?
The increased metabolic rate and bulging eye balls are symptoms of
Hypothyroidism can contribute to low cholesterol.
Myxoedema is also known as Gull's disease.
Hypothyroidism is an _____ disorder called Hashimoto's disease.
ACTH maintains the growth of adrenal cortex.
ACTH regulates cortisol and TSH production.
The secretion of ACTH is controlled by which of the three regions of the body?
The adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) is synthesised by the _____ cells of the anterior pituitary gland.
Prolactin stimulates the salivary glands to produce milk.
Name the cells of pituitary gland which secrete prolactin hormone.
