Multiple Choice QuestionsGonadotrophins are secreted from
gonads
anterior pituitary
posterior pituitary
antidiuretic hormone
During emergency, which of the following hormone is secreted ?
Aldosterone
Thyroxine
Adrenalin
Calcitonin
ADH controls water permeability of
collecting tube
distal convoluted tubule
proximal convoluted tubule
bowman's capsule
Which of the following hormone stimulates the gastric secretion ?
Enterogastrone
Gastrin
CCK-PZ
Villikinin
Mammalian prolactin is secreted by :
adenohypophysis
neurohypophysis
adrenal cortex
adrenal medulla
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.
Which of the following does not match ?
Pancreas - Glisson's capsule
Antigen - Antibody
Thyroid - Goitre
Enzyme - Substrate
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