A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is:

1. cortisol

2. corticosterone

3. 11- deoxycorticosterone

4. cortisone

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Which one of the following is not a second messenger in hormone action ?

1. cGMP                 

2. Calcium

3. Sodium               

4. cAMP

Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Which of the following is an accumulation and release centre of neurohormones?
1. Posterior pituitary lobe
2. Intermediate lobe of the pituitary
3. Hypothalamus 
4. Anterior pituitary lobe

Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and gluco-genesis ?

1. ACTH
2. Insulin
3. Adrenalin
4. Glucagon

Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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Castration cells are found in 

1. adenohypophysis

2. pars intermedia

3. hypothalamus 

4. pars nervosa.

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Study the given figure showing various human endocrine glands. Select the correct statement(s) regarding these.

(i) Gland P is stimulated to secrete its hormones by thyrotropin secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland.

(ii) Gland R is associated with the secretion of hormones corticosteroids, epinephrine and norepinephrine.

(iii) Glands T and U represent the sex glands, which are derived from the mesoderm of embryo.

(iv) Gland Q is derived from mesoderm of the embryo and its increased size results in ageing.

(v) Gland S secretes the hormone glucagon which stimulates the liver to convert glucose into glycogen.

1. (i) and (ii)                 

2. (ii) and (iv)

3. (i), (ii) and (iii)           

4. All are correct

Subtopic:  Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands: I | Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands |
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Name the hormone associated with the metabolism of phosphorus and calcium ?

1. glucocorticoids

2. mineralocorticoids

3. calcitonin

4. glucagon

Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part II |
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Which is not a symptom of hyperglycaemia?
1. Loss of weight
2. Breakdown of muscle tissue
3. High blood glucose level
4. Diplopia

Subtopic:  Pancreas: II | Pancreas |
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Sea fish are good source of

1. iron

2. iodine

3. potassium

4. all the above

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Which of the following is a prolactin-inhibiting hormone secreted in the hypothalamus ?
1. Serotonin 
2. Dopamine
3. Epinerphrine
4. Histamine 

Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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