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Mammalian prolactin is secreted by 

  1. Adenohypophysis

  2. Neurohypophysis

  3. Adrenal cortex

  4. Adrenal medulla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prolactin (PRL), also known as luteotropic hormone or luteotropin, is a protein, that in humans is best known for its role in enabling female mammals to produce milk. Prolactin is a single-chain protein hormone. It is secreted by the lactotrophs in the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis).

The formation of egg and sperm is affected by 

  1. LH

  2. MSH

  3. TSH

  4. FSH


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In women, FSH hormone stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary, before the release of an egg from one follicle at ovulation. It also increases oestradiol production. 

In men, follicle stimulating hormone acts on the Sertoli cells of the testes to stimulate sperm production (spermatogenesis).

Acromegaly is a disease caused by 

  1. Over secretion of growth hormone in childhood.

  2. Over secretion of growth hormone in adulthood.

  3. Under secretion of growth hormone in adulthood.

  4. Deficiency of calcium and phosphorous in the diet.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Acromegaly is the abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and face. It is caused when there is oversecretion of growth hormone (GH) in adulthood. Similarly, oversecretion of growth hormone in childhood causes Gigantism. 

It is usually caused by a non-cancerous tumor in the pituitary gland.
Its symptoms include large hands and feet, thick lips, coarse facial features, a jutting forehead and jaw, and widely spaced teeth. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

"4s gland" is 

  1. Pancreas

  2. Liver

  3. Thyroid

  4. Adrenal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The adrenal gland is known as 4S gland. 4S stands for the source of energy, sugar metabolism, salt retention and sex hormones. 

The adrenal glands, located at the top of each kidney, produce hormones that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein, and fat, react to stressors like a major illness or injury and regulate blood pressure. Two of the most important adrenal hormones are cortisol and aldosterone.

Which of the following are incorrectly matched

  1. Synthesis reaction-anabolism

  2. Decomposition reaction-catabolism

  3. Hydrolysis-anabolism

  4. Dehydration reaction-synthesis reaction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Hydrolysis is the cleavage of biomolecules where a water molecule is consumed to affect the separation of a larger molecule into component parts. So, hydrolysis is a type of decomposition and that's why it is regarded as catabolism.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Hydrolysis-anabolism'

Select the correct matching of a hormone , it's source and function.

  1. Vasopressin,  posterior pituitary,  Increase loss of water through urine

  2. Norepinephrine, Adrenal medulla, Increase heartbeat, increase rate of respiration and alertness

  3. Glucagon, Beta-cells of islets of langerhans, stimulates glycogenolysis

  4. Prolactin, Posterior pituitary and mammary glands, Regulates growth and milk formation in females


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vasopressin is released by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland and it stimulates the reabsorption of water and electrolytes. 

Norepinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla and it increases the alertness, heartbeat and respiratory rate.
Glucagon is released by alpha cells and it increases the blood sugar level.
Prolactin is released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and it helps in the regulation of mammary glands and the formation of milk in them. 
Thus, the correct answer is 'Norepinephrine, Adrenal medulla, Increase heartbeat, increase rate of respiration and alertness.'

Which of the following hormones fall under the group amino acid derivatives?

  1. Thyroid hormones

  2. Testosterone

  3. Glucagon

  4. Epinephrine


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

A.Thyroid hormones derived from the amino acid tyrosine.

B. testosterone is derived from cholesterol 

C.Glucagon is derived from proglucagon

D. Epinephrine,derived from the amino acid tyrosine, 

So, the correct answer is 'Epinephrine' and Thyroid hormone'.

Which of the following is very accurate in case of hormonal control and coordination in human body?

  1. Response is slow and wide spread

  2. Transmission of impulse is very quick

  3. Information passes through blood and lymph

  4. Both A and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hormonal control and coordination are carried out via transmission through blood and lymph as it serves as a media for carrying and circulating hormones. However, the transmission may not be very quick. while the response is slow and widespread.

So, the correct option is 'Both A and C'.

The activities of the gastrointestinal tract are under the control of 

  1. Nervous system

  2. Hormones

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The activities of the gastrointestinal tract are under the control of the nervous system and hormones. The sight, smell and/or the presence of food in the oral cavity can stimulate the secretion of saliva. Similarly, gastric and intestinal secretions are also stimulated by neural signals. The muscular activities of different parts of the alimentary canal can also be moderated by neural mechanisms (both local and through CNS). Hormonal control of the secretion of digestive juices is carried out by local hormones produced by the gastric and intestinal mucosa.

So, the correct option is 'Both'.

When an endotherms body temperature drops below normal, cold receptors send information to the hypothalamus.

The hypothalamus will send out signals that cause

  1. The organism to seek warmer climate.

  2. The production of brown fat in the neck.

  3. Vasodilation (widening) of blood vessels.

  4. Vasoconstriction (narrowing) of blood vessels.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Endotherms are animals which use internally generated heat to maintain body temperature. For example, birds and mammals.
  • When an endotherms body temperature drops below normal, cold receptors send information to the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus will send out signals that cause the organism to seek a warmer climate.
  • For example, when human body temperature drops below normal, cold receptors present in our body send signals to the hypothalamus. Then the hypothalamus will send out signals that cause us to seek a warmer climate.
  • So, the correct answer is 'The organism to seek warmer climate'.