Long Answer TypeWrite short notes on the functions of the following hormones.
(a) Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
(b) Thyroid hormones
(c) Thymosins
(d) Androgens
(e) Estrogens
(f) Insulin and Glucagon.
List the hormones secreted by the following
(1) Hypothalamus ,(2) Pituiltary gland , (3) Thyroid gland
(4) Parathyroid gland , (5) Adrenal gland, (6) pancreas
(7) Testis, (8) Ovary, (9) Thymus
(10) Atrium, (11) Kidney , (12) G–1 Tract.
Mechanism of FSH :
(1) FSH is secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland.
(2) FSH binds to its receptor to form FSH -receptor complex.
(3) FSH receptor complex generates second messenger cAMP
(4) cAMP brings biochemical responses.
(5) The biochemical chages lead to the physiological responses. Due to biochemical responses graafian follicle are matured and they secrete estrogen while in case of male it brings formation of sperms.
Mechanism of FSH hormone
Short Answer Type
Multiple Choice QuestionsWhich of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other?
| Insulin | Glucagon |
| Aldosterone | Atrial Natriuretic Factor |
| Relaxin | Inhibin |
| Relaxin | Inhibin |
A pregnant female delivers a baby, who suffer from stunted growth, mental retardation low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of
deficiency of iodine in diet
low secretion of growth hormone
cancer of the thyroid glad
cancer of the thyroid glad
Which of the following statement is correct in relation to the endocrine system?
Adenohypophysis is under the direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.
Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and live
Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that acts as intercellular messengers are known as hormones.
Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that acts as intercellular messengers are known as hormones.
Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism?
Cortisone
Aldosterone
Insulin
Insulin
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