CBSE
Multiple Choice QuestionsSudoriferous glands occur in :
lung
kidney
skin
alimentary canal
Which of the following statement is wrong ?
Sella turcica is a bony cavity where the pituitary gland is located
Parathyroid hormone decreases the Ca2+ levels in blood
Thymosins play a major role in T cell differentiation
The middle layer of adrenal cortex is zona fasciculata
The middle layer of adrenal cortex is zona fasciculata
Match the hormones secreted by various endocrine structures and choose the correct option.
| Column I | Column II |
| i. Hypothalamus | (A) Melanocyte stimulating hormone |
| ii. Pars intermedia | (B) Aldosterone |
| iii. Pineal gland | (C) Gonadotrophin releasing hormone |
| iv. Adrenal medulla | (D) Melatonin |
| v. Adrenal cortex | (E) Catecholamines |
i - E; ii - A; iii - D; iv - B; v - C
i - E; ii - D; iii - A; iv - B; v - C
i - B; ii - D; iii - A; iv - C; v - E
i - C; ii - A; iii - D; iv - B; v - E
i - C; ii - A; iii - D; iv - B; v - E
The pars distalis region of pituitary does not produce these hormones
I. Melanocyte stimulating hormone
II. Vasopressin
III. Prolactin
IV. Growth hormone
III only
I and IV
II and IV
II and III
II and III
Function of the somatostatin is to
stimulate pituitary synthesis and release gonadotropins
inhibit the release of gonadotropins from pituitary
stimulate pituitary and promotes the secretion of growth hormone
inhibit the release of growth hormone from the pituitary
inhibit the release of growth hormone from the pituitary
This hormone reduces cellular glucose uptake and utilization
Glucagon
Insulin
Aldosterone
Thymosin
Thymosin
Match the following hormones with the respective disease:
| A. Insulin | i. Addison's disease |
| B. Thyroxin | ii. Diabetes insipidus |
| C. Corticoids | iii. Acromegaly |
| D. Growth Hormone |
iv. Goitre v. Diabetes mellitus |
Select the correct option
A - ii; B - iv; C - iii; D - i
A - v; B - iv; C - i; D - iii
A - iii; B - iv; C - i; D - iii
A - v; B - i; C - ii; D - iii
