Tag: pineal gland and thymus
Questions Related to pineal gland and thymus
Serotonin and Melatonin are hormones, secreted by.
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Pancreas
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Pineal body
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Pituitary gland
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Thymus
Daily rhythms are associated with
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Pituitary gland
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Thymus
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Pineal gland
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Hypothalamus
Which of the following statements is correct?
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Argentaffin cells produce serotonin
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Villikinin is secreted by large intestine
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In cheilosis, deficient nutrient is nicotinamide
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Bleeding disease occurs due to deficiency of vitamin E
Which one produces serotonin hormone in pancreas?
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$\alpha$-cells
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$\beta$-cells
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$\delta$-cells
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$\gamma$-cells
Pineal gland produces
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Glucagon
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Aldosterone
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Cortisone
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Melatonin
Pineal body develops from
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Dorsal part of diencephalon
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Ventral part of diencephalon
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Ventral side of cerebellum
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Lateral side of cerebrum
The organ which was considered vestigial till recently but now confirmed to be endocrine gland is
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Thymus
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Pancreas
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Pineal
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Pituitary
Melatonin and serotonin hormones are secreted by
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Thymus
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Pineal
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Thyroid
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Adrenal
Concentration of skin melanin is controlled by
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Heredity
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Environment
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Both heredity and environment
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Food
- Melanin is a pigment produced within the skin in melanocytes or skin cells when they are exposed to the sun.
- The process by which the pigment melanin is formed by the melanocytes is called melanogenesis.
- The colour of the skin is determined by at least 6 genes.
- Thus, skin colour or complexion is controlled by the environment and is also hereditary.
- So. the correct answer is 'Both heredity and environment'.
Intermediate lobe of pituitary secretes a hormone known as ________.
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Oxytocin
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Melanocyte stimulating hormone
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Corticotropin releasing hormone
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Thyrotropin releasing hormone