Multiple Choice Questions

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Goitre can occur as a consequence of all the following except

  • iodine deficiency

  • pituitary adenoma

  • Grave's disease

  • excessive intake of exogenous thyroxin


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excessive intake of exogenous thyroxin

Thyroxine is the main hormone secreted into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland. It is the inactive form and most of it is converted to an active form called triiodothyronine by organs such as the liver and kidneys.


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Which of the following is a minerelocorticoid?

  • Testosterone

  • Progesterone

  • Adrenalin

  • Aldosterone


The genetic deficiency of ADH-receptor leads to

  • diabetes mellitus

  • glycosuria

  • diabetes insipidus

  • nephrogenic diabetes


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


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The hormone responsible for 'Fight and Flight' response is

  • adrenalin

  • thyroxin

  • ADH

  • oxytocin


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


The cause of cretinism is

  • hypothyroidism

  • hypoparathyroidism

  • hyperthyroidism

  • hyperparathyroidism


Tetany is caused by

  • hyperparathyroidism

  • hypoparathyroidism

  • hyperthyroidism

  • hypothyroidism


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Which the following is a gastrointestine hormone?

  • Prolactin

  • Enterogastrone

  • GH

  • FSH


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