One of the endocrine glands is known as master gland:
Thyroid
Pituitary
Parathyroid
Adrenal
Correct Answer :
B. Pituitary
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Pituitary gland is under the control of
pineal
hypothalamus
adrenals
none of these
Deficiency of parathormone in the blood causes
hypokalemia
hyperkalemia
hypocalcemia
hypercalcaemia
A posterior pituitary hormone released during parturition is
Oxytocin
Vasopressin
ICSH
ACTH
The expulsion of milk from the breast during sucking by the child is brought about by
prolactin
oxytocin
vasopressin
estrogen and progesterone
Hormones which are produced by neurons are
epinephrine and noepinephrine
melatonin and serotonin
oxytocin and vasopressin
all of these
Symptoms such as softening of bones which are easily bent or fractured are mainly due to
hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism
hypoparathyroidism
hyperparathyroidism
The spermatogenesis in mammalian testis is conrolled by
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
luteininzing hormone (LH)
ICSH
LH and ICSH
A decrease in level of oestrogen and progesterone causes
loss of endometrium
growth and dilation of metridium
release of ova from ovaries
constriction of uterine blood vessels leading to sloughing of uterine epithelium
Regulation of volume of urine is caused by
ADH
Aldosterone
Both (a) and (b)
ADH, ldosterone and testosterone
Hyperglycemia is an indication of mal-functining of
thyroid
liver
islets of Langerhans
adrenals
Addison's disease is caused by under secretion of
Adrenalin
Cortin
Insulin
ACTH
Selective accumulation of iodine occurs in
liver
thymus
spleen
thyroid
At the time of puberty the hormone that triggers sexual characters in male is
adrenalin
testosterone
insulin
thyroxin
Animals that are well known to use pheromones are
Centipedes
Hydra
Pigeons
Ants
The activity of Leydig cells is governed by a pituitary hormone abbreviated as
HCG
ACTH
FSH
ICSH
New ovarian follicles will not begin to ripen as long as the blood has high level of
FSH
Progesterone
Estrogen
LH
M.S.H produced by the pars intermedia of pitiutary causes in lower vertebrates
darkening of skin
light colouration of skin
both (a) and (b)
none of these
Which disease is caused by the deficiency of thyroxine in the adult ?
Diabetes insipidus
Diabetes mellitus
Myxoedema
Exopthalmic goitre
Most contraceptive pills contain
estrogen + FSH
progesterone + LH
progesterone + FSH
oestrogen and progesterone
The glands which pour their secretion directly into blood are tamed as
endocrine glands
exocrine glands
holocrine glands
apocrine glands
Gonadotropic hormones are produced in
posterior part of thyroid
adrenal cortex
adenohypophysis of pitiutary
interstitial cells of testis
Which of the following is homologous with the oviduct of frog ?
Uterus
Vagina
Fallopian tube
All of these
The fight or flight response in the event of danger, is chiefly effected by
glucocorticoids
mineralocorticoids
epinephrine and norepinephrine
glucocorticoids, epinephrine
Hyper secretion of adrenal cortex causes
Addison's disease
Down's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome
Acromegaly
Androgens are secreted from
Leydig cells and placenta
Testis and adrenal cortex
Adenohypophysis and testis
Leydig cels and adrenal cortex
Deficiency of iodine in diet leads to
enlargment of hands and feet
enlargement of liver
enlargement of bones
enlargement of neck region
Male reproductive functions are controlled by
FSH
Testosterone
FSH and LH
All of these
The human chorionic gonadotrophin is secreted by
placenta
ovary
uterus
pituitary
Due to hyposecretion from pituitary, the disease is
goitre
encephalitis
diabetes incipidus
diabetes mellitus
Islets of Langerhans secrete a hormone which controls diabetes mellitus :
Insulin
Rennin
Ptyalin
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