Biology

Endocrine and Exocrine Glands

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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

Which of the following is not considered as an accessory digestive organ?

  1. Salivary Glands

  2. Pancreas

  3. Mouth

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

The mouth, or oral cavity, is the first part of the digestive tract. It is adapted to receive food by ingestion, break it into small particles by mastication, and mix it with saliva. The lips, cheeks, and palate form the boundaries. The oral cavity contains the teeth and tongue and receives the secretions from the salivary glands.

Multiple choice

Axilla is the:

  1. Temple

  2. Jaw

  3. Forehead

  4. Armpit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The axilla is the anatomical term for the armpit. It is the area on the human body directly under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder.

Multiple choice

Which gland is located behind breastbone?

  1. Pituitary

  2. Thyroid

  3. Thymus

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

The thymus gland is located in the upper chest, directly behind the sternum (breastbone). It plays a vital role in the development of the immune system.

Multiple choice

In females, the prostate gland is represented by the

  1. ovary

  2. paraurethral gland of skene

  3. Bertholin gland

  4. perineal body

  5. vestibular bulbs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In females, the prostate gland is represented by paraurethral gland of skene. So, this answer is right.

Multiple choice

Choleycs to kinnin is secreted by

  1. intestine

  2. thyroid gland

  3. pancreas

  4. adrenal cortex
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone secreted by the cells in the duodenum of the small intestine in response to the presence of fats and proteins.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct about glands of Zeis?

A. They are unilobar microscopic exocrine glands situated on both sides of the tongue. B. They service the eyelash and secrete an oily substance via the excretory tubes of the sebaceous lobule into the middle section of the hair follicle. C. If the sebaceous gland becomes infected, it causes blockage of salivary gland.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. Only A and B

  5. Only A and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct. Glands of Zeis secrete an oily substance via the excretory tubes of the sebaceous lobule into the middle section of the hair follicle.

Multiple choice

Match the exocrine glands in List - A with their products in List - B.

 
List - A List - B
A. Brunner's glands 1. Pre-ejaculate
B. Exocrine pancreas 2. Mucous
C. Meibomian gland 3. Sebum
D. Cowper's glands 4. Bicarbonate ions

  1. A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2

  2. A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1

  3. A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3

  4. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4

  5. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct. Brunner's glands, exocrine pancreas, Meibomian glands and Cowper's glands produce mucous, bicarbonate ions, sebum and pre-ejaculate, respectively.

Multiple choice

Match the following.

 
Column – I Column – II
A. Tiedmann's glands 1. Make oily secretions to keep the areola and the nipple lubricated and protected
B. Littre glands 2. Secrete mucus and are most numerous in the section of the urethra that runs through the penis
C. Areolar glands 3. Secrete mucus to provide vaginal lubrication during sexual intercourse

  1. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3

  2. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2

  3. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3

  4. A - 2, B - 3, C - 1

  5. A - 3, B - 2, C - 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct. Tiedmann's glands secrete mucus to provide vaginal lubrication during sexual intercourse. Littre glands secrete mucus and are most numerous in the section of the urethra that runs through the penis. Areolar glands make oily secretions to keep the areola and the nipple lubricated and protected.