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Q. No.Which of the following glands secretes the hormone melatonin?
1. anterior pituitary gland
2. melanocytes
3. pineal gland
4. suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus
Subtopic: Â Pineal Gland |
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Level 2: 60%+
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The 24 hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body such as the sleep-wake cycle is regulated by the hormone
1. calcitonin
2. prolactin
3. adrenaline
4. melatonin
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AIIMS - 2015
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Which of the following endocrine gland secretes melatonin
| 1. | Pituitary gland | 2. | Pineal gland |
| 3. | Hypothalamus | 4. | Thymus |
Subtopic: Â Pineal Gland |
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Which of the following hormone regulates sleep-wake cycle ?
| 1. | Melatonin | 2. | Thyroxine |
| 3. | Vasopressin | 4. | MSH |
Subtopic: Â Pineal Gland |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Which of the following is true about melatonin?
| 1. | It influences metabolism |
| 2. | It influences pigmentation |
| 3. | It influences menstrual cycle |
| 4. | All of these |
Subtopic: Â Pineal Gland |
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Level 1: 80%+
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The amino acid, tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of?
1. thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine
2. estrogen and progesterone
3. cortisol and cortisone
4. melatonin and serotonin
1. thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine
2. estrogen and progesterone
3. cortisol and cortisone
4. melatonin and serotonin
Subtopic: Â Pineal Gland |
Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2016
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Artificial light, extended work-time and reduced sleep-time disrupt the activity of:
| 1. | Thymus gland | 2. | Pineal gland |
| 3. | Adrenal gland | 4. | Posterior pituitary gland |
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NEET - 2019
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