Biology

Endocrine and Exocrine Glands

594 Questions

The endocrine and exocrine glands topic explores the human body's essential secreting structures, including the pituitary, thyroid, and salivary glands. Questions often focus on gland locations, their specific secretions, and crucial physiological functions. This subject is a core component of the general science syllabus across many highly competitive examinations.

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Endocrine and Exocrine Glands Questions

Multiple choice

The largest endocrine gland is

  1. adrenal gland

  2. pituitary

  3. thyroid

  4. pineal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The largest endocrine gland is thyroid gland where as pancreas are largest heterocrine gland of the body.

Multiple choice

Adrenal gland is situated

  1. in the floor of brain

  2. below the larynx

  3. in the thoracic region

  4. on the top of each kidney
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Adrenal gland is situated on the top of each kidney.

Multiple choice

Which of the following glands secretes tears?

  1. Pituitary

  2. Lachrymal

  3. Pancreas

  4. Thyroid
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tears are secretions that clean and lubricate the eyes. Lacrimation or Lachrymation means the production or shedding of tears. Strong emotions such as sorrow or elation, awe, pleasure, irritation of the eyes, laughing and yawning may lead to an increased production of tears or crying.