Hormones of Posterior Pituitary

Q.

Which hormones are produced and released by posterior pituitary gland?

1. Growth hormone and prolactin

2. Prolactin and oxytocin

3. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and growth hormone

4. Oxytocin and Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Q.

Oxytocin is secreted by

1. Hypothalamus

2. Anterior lobe of pituitary

3. Middle lobe of pituitary

4. Posterior lobe of pituitary

Q.

Which hormones are responsible for working on the kidneys to regulate fluid balance?

Q.

The hormones vasopressin (ADH) and oxytocin are released by

1. Anterior lobe of pituitary

2. Middle lobe of pituitary

3. Posterior lobe of pituitary

4. Hypothalamus

Q.

The salt-water balance in the kidney is maintained by ___.

1. aldosterone

2. cortisol

3. norepinephrine

4. epinephrine

Q.

In the body, the salt and water levels are regulated by _______ .

1. Pheromones

2. Aldosterone

3. Cortisol

4. Androgens

Q.

Complete the table by filling in the blanks (a) to (j):

Gland	Secretion	Function/Effect on body
(a)	Testosterone	(b)
Adrenal	(c)	(d)
(e)	(f)	Influences metabolism of cells
Lacrimal	(g)	(h)
(i)	Growth hormone	(j)

Q. What are the hormones secreted by posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

[Review question: Pg. No: 241]

Q.

Does the kidney produce hormones?

Q.

how does adrenal cortexx help in excretion ?

Q.

Which of the following is the main activating factor of aldosterone secretion during periods of dehydration?

1. Sympathetic nervous system

2. Spontaneous adrenal release

3. ACTH

4. Renin

Q. Which of the following hormone is secreted in response to stress?

1. Insulin
2. Thyroxine
3. Adrenaline
4. Oestrogen

Q.

The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because

1. It secrets enzymes

2. It is under the regulation of hypothalamus

3. It is provided with a duct

4. It only stores and releases hormones

Q.

Why is posterior pituitary called a storage-releaser centre?

Q. Which of these is responsible for the "milk ejection reflex"?

1. Oxytocin
2. Prolactin
3. Vasopressin
4. Luteotropin

Q.

The hormones vasopressin(ADH) and oxytocin (OT) are released by _____.

1. Posterior lobe of pituitary

2. Anterior lobe of pituitary

3. Middle lobe of pituitary

4. Hypothalamus

Q.

Which of the following is NOT a hereditary disease?

1. Cretinism

2. Cystic fibrosis

3. Thalassemia

4. Haemophilia

Q. Is caffeine a stimulus for pineal gland to stop releasing melatonin?

Q. Choose the correct statement: If the vasopressin receptor of a man is defective. Then

1. He suffer from low blood pressure and dehydration.
2. Shows hyperglycemic condition. c)
3. Excessive thirst does not occurs
4. The urea level in the urine is higher than the normal.