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 correctly defines the term colostrum?

  1. The egg that is free from yolk.

  2. First milk that comes from the mammary gland of the mother just after child birth.

  3. The milk that is rich in casein and fat droplets.

  4. Small clots that are present in the nerves of the breasts.

  5. Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and is responsible for the ejection of milk.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first milk that comes from the mammary gland of the mother just after child birth for 2 or 3 days is called colostrum.

Multiple choice

Starting from the top and moving towards the bottom, which of the following is the correct sequence of glands in a human body?

  1. Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Thymus gland, Pancreas, Adrenal gland

  2. Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Thymus gland, Adrenal gland, Pancreas

  3. Pituitary gland, Thymus gland, Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland, Pancreas

  4. Thyroid gland, Pituitary gland, Thymus gland, Pancreas, Adrenal gland

  5. Pancreas, Thyroid gland, Thymus gland, Adrenal gland, Pituitary gland
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct answer. The correct sequence of glands in a human body from top to bottom is - Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Thymus gland, Adrenal gland, and Pancreas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding pituitary gland is incorrect?

  1. It is divided anatomically into an adenohypophysis and a neurohypophysis.

  2. The pars distalis region of the pituitary, produces many hormones.

  3. Adenohypophysis consists of two portions, pars distalis and pars intermedia.

  4. Melanocyte and prolactin are secreted by Pars intermedia.

  5. The pars distalis region of the pituitary is commonly called the anterior pituitary.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the incorrect statement and hence, the correct answer. Pars intermedia secretes only one hormone, i.e. melanocyte.