Chemical coordination and integration practice · Mixed difficulty

Endocrine glands are

Progesterone

Consider the following statements about glucocorticoids. a. They stimulate gluconeogenesis and lipolysis b. They produce inflammatory reactions and suppresses the immune system c. They stimulate RBC production d. They promote cellular uptake and utilization of amino acids.  How many of the above statements are correct?

The hormone that is not involved during the process of child birth is

Which one of the following hormone is a modified amino acid?

Pair of ovary located …… of female (human)

I. The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones called corticoids , II. Corticoids involved in carbohydrate metabolism are called glucocorticoids,  III. Cortisol is main glucocorticoids,  IV. Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoids.  Select the correct combination from the given options

Select the correct matching :

The hormone that increases the blood calcium level and decreases its excretion by kidney is

Selective destruction of the zona glomeruiosa of the adrenal cortex would cause a deficiency of which hormone?

The same peptide hormone will show variation in response to different cells because

Accumulation and release centre of pituitary gland hormones is

A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly?

The increased basal metabolic rate in humans is mainly the result of abnormality in which of the following gland?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding hypothalamic control of pituitary function?

A person passes much urine and drinks much water but his blood glucose level is normal. This condition may be the result of

GIP (Gastric Inhibitory Peptide)

Major roles of thymus gland in humans is/are

Each receptor is …A… to one hormone only and hence, receptors are …B… . Hormone receptor complex formation leads to certain biochemical changes in the …C… . Choose the option containing correct combination of A, B and C

The blood glucose level is commonly expressed as:

Gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteolysis processes are stimulated by

Arrange the sequence of action of work of FSH?

(a) Binding to membrane receptor

(b) Biochemical response

(c) Generation of second messenger

(d) Physiological response (e.g.,Ovarian growth)

Androgens are secreted under the stimulation of

Assertion: Insulin forms a hormone receptor
complex which regulates gene expression.

Reason: It is a peptide hormone which can easily
pass cell membrane to interact with hormone receptor complex.

A female is having excessive weight gain in spite of having adequate balance diet. She also complains of fatigue and tiredness. Her menstrual cycle is also irregular since past few months. Which of the following condition is she suffering from?

Which of the following is the correct function of endocrine system with reference to chemical coordination?

Congenital removal of thyroid will cause

The activity of formation of milk is regulated by the activity of …A… . While the ejection of milk is controlled by …B… hormone
Here, A and B refers to

Androgens act on the …A… and influence the male sexual behavior called …B… . These hormones produce …C… effect on protein and carbohydrate metabolism. Choose the correct combination of A, B and C

Select the mismatch among the following w.r.t. disorders associated with endocrine glands.