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
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
B.
Androgen is produced by ovary
Leydig cells or interstitial cells of testes secrete androgens or male sex hormones. They are found in the connective tissues around seminiferous tubules. Androgens are responsible for the development of male secondary sex organs and accessory/external male sex characters.