Multiple Choice Questions

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The hormone responsible for 'Fight and Flight' response is

  • adrenalin

  • thyroxin

  • ADH

  • oxytocin


A.

adrenalin

Adrenalin is a natural stimulant made in the adrenal gland of the kidney. Its biological name is epinephrine. Adrenalin is carried in the blood stream and affects the autonomous nervous system, which control functions such as, the heart rate, dialation of the pupils and secretion of sweat and saliva. Adrenalin is the body's activator and is released in response to anxiety.


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Tetany is caused by

  • hyperparathyroidism

  • hypoparathyroidism

  • hyperthyroidism

  • hypothyroidism


Which one of the following statement is incorrect?

  • Glucagon is secreted by pancreas

  • Androgen is produced by ovary

  • Thyroxine is secreted by thyroid

  • Oxytocin is secreted by pituitary


Goitre can occur as a consequence of all the following except

  • iodine deficiency

  • pituitary adenoma

  • Grave's disease

  • excessive intake of exogenous thyroxin


Which the following is a gastrointestine hormone?

  • Prolactin

  • Enterogastrone

  • GH

  • FSH


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The cause of cretinism is

  • hypothyroidism

  • hypoparathyroidism

  • hyperthyroidism

  • hyperparathyroidism


Which one of the following is not a second messenger in hormone action?

  • Calcium

  • Sodium

  • cAMP

  • cGMP


ACTH is secreted from

  • adrenal cortex

  • pituitary

  • adrenal medulla

  • thyroid


The genetic deficiency of ADH-receptor leads to

  • diabetes mellitus

  • glycosuria

  • diabetes insipidus

  • nephrogenic diabetes


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Which of the following is a minerelocorticoid?

  • Testosterone

  • Progesterone

  • Adrenalin

  • Aldosterone


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