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 evs more about organ system introduction to excretory system structures and functions related to the excretory system introduction to excretion

Proboscis gland in Balanoglossus is associated with

  1. Digestion

  2. Respiration

  3. Circulation

  4. Excretion

  5. Reproduction

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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the substrate eaters like Balanoglossus, the excretory organ is glomerulus or proboscis gland lying in front of the central sinus and projecting into the proboscis coelom.

Multiple choice evs more about organ system introduction to excretory system structures and functions related to the excretory system introduction to excretion

Which cutaneous gland of pigeon produces 'pigeon milk'?

  1. Uropygeal

  2. Preen

  3. It is not produced by cutaneous but the crop gland

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Crop milk is a secretion from the lining of the crop of parent birds that is regurgitated to young birds. They are found among all pigeons and doves, where they are referred to as pigeon milk. Crop milk is also produced by flamingos and some penguins.

Multiple choice zoology menustral cycle in human parturition and lactation pregnancy and birth fertilization and post fertilization in humans

Milk secreted from the cells of alveoli of mammary lobes reaches nipple through lactiferous duct (L), mammary duct(M), mammary tubule (T) and mammary ampulla (A) in the following order

  1. TMAL

  2. MTLA

  3. MTAL

  4. ATML

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Mammary glands or breasts are modified sweat glands that lie over the pectoral muscles. Each breast has a broad multiporous tip called nipple for the release of milk. A circular pigmented area called areola lies below it. Each breast contains 15-20 glandular lobes separated from one another by dense connective tissue and adipose tissue. Each lobe is further made of many lobules having glandular or secretory alveoli.
  • The cells of alveoli produce milk which is stored in the cavities or lumens of alveoli. Alveoli open into mammary tubules and then into mammary ducts. Mammary ducts form a mammary ampulla from which a lactiferous duct develops. Each lobe produces a separate lactiferous duct. The various lactiferous ducts open at the nipple by separate pores.
So, the correct answer is 'TMAL'.

Multiple choice biology the reproductive system menstruation male reproductive system in humans male reproductive system reproduction in plants and animals

Which gland is responsible for the secondary sexual characters in boys?

  1. Ovary

  2. Pancreas

  3. Adrenal gland

  4. Testis

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Testes are the primary reproductive organs which produce sperms and hormone known as testosterone. This hormone is important for sexual development and puberty i.e., development of secondary sexual characteristics like facial hair, sexual behaviour etc.
The ovary is the female reproductive organ which produces the mature ovum which further fuses with sperm to form a zygote. 
Pancreas is a heterocrine gland which secretes insulin, glucagon and somatostatin as endocrine and pancreatic juice an exocrine gland.
Adrenal are endocrine glands, which secretes various cortisol.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice zoology animal diversity - ii (phylum: chordata) aves and mammalia classifications of chordata aves

Mammary glands are without teats in

  1. Prototheria

  2. Metatheria

  3. Eutheria

  4. Theria

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Monotremes or Prototheria are mammals that do not give birth to live young ones. Instead, they lay eggs and nurse them after they have hatched. They have mammary glands but no teats. They simply pour milk onto their skin and it gets collected in a pouch where the babies can drink it from.

So the correct answer is 'Prototheria'.

Multiple choice biology human brain and sense organs introduction to sense organs eyes and their function the structure and function of the eye

Meibomian gland are associated with 

  1. Eyes

  2. Ears

  3. Reproductive organ

  4. Skin

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The meibomian glands (or tarsal glands) are a special kind of sebaceous gland at the rim of the eyelids inside the tarsal plate, responsible for the supply of meibum, an oily substance, that prevents evaporation of the eye's tear film. Meibum prevents tear spillage onto the cheek, trapping tears between the oiled edge and the eyeball, and makes the closed lids airtight. There are approximately 50 glands on the upper eyelids and 25 glands on the lower eyelids. Dysfunctional meibomian glands often cause dry eyes.

Multiple choice biology human brain and sense organs introduction to sense organs eyes and their function the structure and function of the eye

Eye lashes are lubricated by

  1. Ceruminous gland

  2. Pituitary gland

  3. Lacrimal gland

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The almond-shaped glands in the eyes present above each eyeball are called lacrimal glands. Thes glands are called tear gland because they secrete the fluid called tears. These glands have their openings between the eyelashes. Water, salts and bactericidal protein such as lysozyme are components of tear. The secretion of this glands is involved in the clearance of dust, grit and microorganisms in the cornea. They are also involved in the lubrication of eyes and eyelashes. Thus the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice biology human brain and sense organs introduction to sense organs eyes and their function the structure and function of the eye

Harderian gland occurs in 

  1. Lizard

  2. Frog

  3. Birds

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The harderian gland is a gland found within the eye's orbit, which occurs in tetrapods (reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals) that possess a nictitating membrane. The gland can be compound tubular or compound tubuloalveolar, and the fluid it secretes (mucous, serous or lipid) varies between different groups of animals. In some animals it acts as an accessory to the lacrimal gland, secreting fluid that eases movement of the nictitating membrane. 

Multiple choice biology human brain and sense organs introduction to sense organs eyes and their function the structure and function of the eye

Which of the following glands are found in majority of mammals associated with their eyes?

  1. Harderian and meibomian

  2. Lacrimal and sudorific

  3. Lacrimal and meibomian

  4. Harderian and lacrimal gland

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The lacrimal gland lies within the orbit on the outer portion of the upper eye. The gland continually secretes tears, which moisten, lubricate, and protect the eye. Meibomian gland is a type of gland in the eyelids, that makes a lubricant called as sebum, which is discharged through tiny openings in the edges of the lids. It is responsible for the supply of meibum, an oily substance that prevents evaporation of the eye's tear film and frictionless blinking.

Multiple choice biology control and coordination in living organisms hormones coordination in human beings- chemical control endocrine system in humans

Ecdysone is secreted by

  1. Prothoracic gland

  2. Corpora allata

  3. Corpora cardiaca

  4. None of the above

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Insects go through a process of moulting during their life cycle. The process is controlled by hormones like moulting hormone and juvenile hormones. Ecdysone is a steroidal prohormone of the major insect molting hormone, which is secreted from the prothoracic glands. Insect molting hormones (ecdysone and its homologues) are generally called as ecdysteroids.

Multiple choice evs science of kitchen balanced diet and malnutrition assimilation of food components and importance of food skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food and egestion busy at work - our internal organs

Heterocrine gland connected with digestive system is

  1. Liver

  2. Pituitary

  3. Pancreas

  4. Testis

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A heterocrine gland (also known as a mixed gland) performs both exocrine and endocrine functions. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum (exocrine) and hormones like insulin and glucagon into the blood (endocrine).