Multiple Choice Questions

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Mammalian prolactin is secreted by :

  • adenohypophysis

  • neurohypophysis

  • adrenal cortex

  • adrenal medulla


A.

adenohypophysis

Mammalian prolactin is secreted by adenohypophysis. ACTH or Adrenocorticotrophic hormone is secreted by adenohypophysis or anterior pituitary. 

Oxytocin is secreted by posterior pituitary or neurohypophysis.


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The islets of Langerhans are found in

  • pancreas

  • stomach

  • liver

  • alimentary canal


ADH controls water permeability of

  • collecting tube

  • distal convoluted tubule

  • proximal convoluted tubule

  • bowman's capsule


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

  • acromegaly

  • cushing syndrome

  • midgets

  • cretinism


Thyroid deficiency in infant leads to :

  • hypothyroidism

  • myxoedema

  • cretinism

  • thyrotoxicosis


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Which of the following hormone stimulates the gastric secretion ?

  • Enterogastrone

  • Gastrin

  • CCK-PZ

  • Villikinin


Which of the following does not match ?

  • Pancreas - Glisson's capsule

  • Antigen - Antibody

  • Thyroid - Goitre

  • Enzyme - Substrate


During emergency, which of the following hormone is secreted ?

  • Aldosterone

  • Thyroxine

  • Adrenalin

  • Calcitonin


Gonadotrophins are secreted from

  • gonads

  • anterior pituitary

  • posterior pituitary

  • antidiuretic hormone


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Acromegaly is due to hypersecretion of

  • thyroxin

  • prolactin

  • insulin

  • growth hormone


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