Questions
Which of the following glands does not pour its secretion into blood?
- Thyroid
- Adrenal
- Pituitary
- Parotid
Which of the following statements is true regarding action of hormones?
- Hormonal control is spontaneous and immediate.
- Hormones do not affect growth.
- Hormones can affect any organ.
- Hormones have only short term effects.
The secretion of _________________ glands is poured into duct as well as in blood.
- pituitary
- thyroid
- pancreas
- adrenal
A patient reports to a physician with a large swelling in the front side of the neck. Which of the following glands can be affected?
- Parotid
- Thyroid
- Thymus
- Adrenalin
A child shows poor growth of body and mental development. Which of the following hormones is deficient in the child?
- Calcitonin
- Insulin
- Thyroxin
- Parathormone
Which of the following statements are true?
(i) Excess of a hormone can lead to serious consequences.
(ii) Hormones are biologically active in large quantities.
(iii) All hormones are water soluble.
(iv) Chemically some hormones are proteins, steroids or amines.
- Both (i) and (ii)
- Both (ii) and (iii)
- Both (i) and (iv)
- Both (iii) and (iv)
People living in hilly areas commonly develop a visible swelling in the neck. Which of the following factors is responsible for it?
- Hilly regions have water deficient in fluorine.
- Hilly regions have water deficient in sodium.
- Hilly regions have soil deficient in iodine.
- Hilly regions have soil deficient in nitrogen.
A patient has swelling of face and hands, and also appears sluggish. His thyroid gland is found to be functioning improperly. From which of the following conditions is he suffering?
- Cretinism
- Simple goitre
- Myxodema
- Exophthalmic goitre
Which of the following conditions will not be treated by taking thyroxine or iodine?
- Simple goitre
- Exophthalmic goitre
- Cretinism
- Myxodema
A lady has protruding eyes, shortness of breath, restlessness and rapid heartbeat with goitre in neck. Which of the following will be found in her thyroid test?
- Hyposecretion of thyroxin
- Hypersecretion of thyroxin
- Absence of thyroxin
- Absence of calcitonin
Which of the following hormones has an anti-inflammation effect?
- Thyroxine
- Cortisone
- Insulin
- ADH
The longitudinal section of kidney shows outer cortex and inner medulla. Which of the following glands have the similar structure?
- Thyroids
- Pituitary
- Adrenal
- Pancreas
Which of the following conversions is carried out in liver under the action of adrenaline?
- Glycogen to glucose
- Glucose to glycogen
- Fatty acids to fats
- Amino acids to proteins
A hormone regulates mineral metabolism, specially sodium and potassium ions. Which of following can be the site of secretion of this hormone?
- Pancreas
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenal gland
- Thymus
Which of the following glands are affected when male characteristics appear in a female and vice-versa?
- Thyroid
- Adrenal
- Parathyroid
- Pancreas
Which of the following statements are TRUE for calcitonin?
(i) It is secreted when calcium level is high in blood.
(ii) It is secreted when calcium level is low in blood.
(iii) It moves calcium from blood to bones.
(iv) It moves calcium from bones to blood.
(v) It moves calcium from blood to urine.
- (i) and (v)
- (ii) and (iv)
- (i) and (iii)
- (iii) and (iv)
If a person is suffering from Cushing's syndrome, which of the following will be found in his blood report?
- Hypersecretion of thyroxine hormone
- Hyposecretion of thyroxine hormone
- Hypersecretion of adrenal cortex hormones
- Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones
A patient is suffering from skin pigmentation, hypoglycaemia, and sensitivity to cold and pain with increased susceptibility to infections. Which of the following is true for this patient?
- Hypersecretion of adrenal cortex
- Hypersecretion of adrenal medulla
- Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex
- Hyposecretion of adrenal medulla
A patient suffers from obesity, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis weakness, high blood sugar, salt and water retention. Which of the following glands is not functioning normally in the patient?
- Adrenal
- Pancreas
- Thyroid
- Parathyroid
Which of the following is NOT an endocrine secretion of pancreas?
- Insulin
- Trypsin
- Somatostatin
- Glucagon