Multiple Choice QuestionsFollicle Stimulating Hormone is secreted by
anterior lobe of pituitary
hypothalamus
gonads
poterior lobe of pituitary
During emergency which of the following hormone is secreted?
Aldosterone
Thyroxine
Adrenalin
Calcitonin
C.
Adrenalin
| Adrenalin | Aldosterone | Thyroxine | Calcitonin |
| Secreted by Chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla | Secreted by adrenal cortex | Produced in manufactured and synthesized from iodine | Secreted by parafollicular cells of thyroid |
| Controlled by Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) | Mineralocorticoid or salt retaining hormone | Also called tri-iodothyronine hormone | Also called Thyrocalcitonin (TCT) hormone. |
| Also called 'emergency hormone' | Function is in conservation of sodium and water and dimination of potassium. | Function is to control metabolism, regulating tissue growth and development. | Main role is to lower the amount of calcium and phosphate in the blood. |
The function of pineal body is to
lighten the skin colours
control sexual behaviour
regulates the period of puberty
All of the above
Damage to thymus in a child may lead to
a reduction in haemoglobin content of blood
a reduction in stem cell production
loss of antibody mediated immunity
loss of cell mediated immunity
Parkinson's disease (characterized by tremors and progressive rigidity of limbs) is caused by degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of neurotransmitter
acetylcholine
norepinephrine
dopamine
GABA
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