Biology - Mock Test 80

Question 791

The adrenal cortex produces ______

A) Adrenaline B) Calcitonin C) Epinephrine D) Aldosterone

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Question 792

The specific region of Hypothalamus, responsible for physiological sweat secretion, is ?

A) Para-ventricular nucleus B) Supra-Optic nucleus C) Median Eminence D) Pars Distalis

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Question 793

In human adult females oxytocin ?

A) Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition B) Is secreted by anterior pituitary C) Stimulates growth of mammary glands D) Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin

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Question 794

The endocrine gland which contributes to setting the body's biological clock is the ______

A) Pituitary gland B) Thymus gland C) Pineal gland D) Thyroid gland

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Question 795

Somatostatin ?

A) Stimulates glucagon release while inhibits insulin release B) Stimulates release of insulin and glucagon C) Inhibits release of insulin and glucagon D) Inhibits glucagon release while stimulates insulin release

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Question 796

Pituitary gland known as the 'master' endocrine gland is under the control of ?

A) Pineal gland B) Adrenal gland C) Hypothalamus D) Thyroid gland

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Question 797

Name the condition when the concentration of Ketone body increases in urine ?

A) Acromegaly B) Diabetes mellitus C) Diabetes insipidus D) Cushing’s disease

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Question 798

Islets of Langerhans are found in ?

A) Anterior Pituitary B) Kidney Cortex C) Spleen D) Endocrine pancreas

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Question 799

In which of the following pairs, the hormone of endocrine glands and its primary action is mismatched?

A) Calcitonin - Lower blood calcium levels B) Parathyroid - Raises blood calcium levels C) Somatostatin - Inhibits release of glucagon D) Melatonin - Regulates the rate of cellular metabolism

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Question 800

In the body, both the blood sodium and potassium levels are regulated by _______

A) Pheromones B) Aldosterone C) Cortisol D) Androgens

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