Hypersecretion of growth hormone in the period of growth lead to

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131.

Gonadotrophins are secreted from

  • gonads

  • anterior pituitary

  • posterior pituitary

  • antidiuretic hormone


132.

During emergency, which of the following hormone is secreted ?

  • Aldosterone

  • Thyroxine

  • Adrenalin

  • Calcitonin


133.

The islets of Langerhans are found in

  • pancreas

  • stomach

  • liver

  • alimentary canal


134.

ADH controls water permeability of

  • collecting tube

  • distal convoluted tubule

  • proximal convoluted tubule

  • bowman's capsule


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135.

Acromegaly is due to hypersecretion of

  • thyroxin

  • prolactin

  • insulin

  • growth hormone


136.

Which of the following hormone stimulates the gastric secretion ?

  • Enterogastrone

  • Gastrin

  • CCK-PZ

  • Villikinin


137.

Thyroid deficiency in infant leads to :

  • hypothyroidism

  • myxoedema

  • cretinism

  • thyrotoxicosis


138.

Mammalian prolactin is secreted by :

  • adenohypophysis

  • neurohypophysis

  • adrenal cortex

  • adrenal medulla


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139.

Hypersecretion of growth hormone in the period of growth lead to :

  • acromegaly

  • cushing syndrome

  • midgets

  • cretinism


A.

acromegaly

Acromegaly is caused by the hypersecretion of growth hormones or somatotrophic hormones during adult phase. This type of patient has a gorilla like appearance with huge hands and legs.

Cushing syndrome is caused by overproduction of ACTH or adrenocorticotrophic hormone.

Deficiency of growth hormone causes dwarfism. People suffering from this disease are very small (midget).

Cretinism refers to hyperthyroidism in an infant or child. It is an iodine deficiency syndrome.


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140.

Which of the following does not match ?

  • Pancreas - Glisson's capsule

  • Antigen - Antibody

  • Thyroid - Goitre

  • Enzyme - Substrate


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