The cause of cretinism is
hypothyroidism
hypoparathyroidism
hyperthyroidism
hyperparathyroidism
Which of the following is a minerelocorticoid?
Testosterone
Progesterone
Adrenalin
Aldosterone
D.
Aldosterone
Mineralocorticoides are responsible for regulation of mineral metabolism. Aldosterone is one of the important mineralocorticoides in humans. Its main function is to regulate the sodium content of the body.
Which one of the following is not a second messenger in hormone action?
Calcium
Sodium
cAMP
cGMP
Goitre can occur as a consequence of all the following except
iodine deficiency
pituitary adenoma
Grave's disease
excessive intake of exogenous thyroxin
The genetic deficiency of ADH-receptor leads to
diabetes mellitus
glycosuria
diabetes insipidus
nephrogenic diabetes
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