Endocrine Glands

Q. Damage to thymus in a child would lead to:

1. Loss of cell-mediated immunity
2. Loss of antibody mediated immunity
3. A reduction in stem cell production
4. Reduction in haemoglobin content of blood

Q. Hormones stored and released from neurohypophysis are:

1. Thyroid stimulating hormone and Oxytocin
2. Oxytocin and Vasopressin
3. Follicle stimulating hormone and Leutinizing hormone
4. Prolactin and Vasopressin

Q. Identify the correct combination.

1. Sweat glands – Unicellular glands
2. Mammary gland – Endocrine glands
3. Pancreas – Heterocrine glands
4. Hypothalamus – Exocrine glands

Q. Match the following columns and select the correct option:

Column -I	Column-II
(a)	Gout	(i)	Decreased levels of estrogen
(b)	Osteoporosis	(ii)	Low $C{a}^{++}$ ions in the blood
(c)	Tetany	(iii)	Accumulation of uric acid crystals
(d)	Muscular dystrophy	(iv)	Auto immune disorder
		(v)	Genetic disorder

1. $\left(a\right)-\left(ii\right),\left(b\right)-\left(i\right),\left(c\right)-\left(iii\right),\left(d\right)-\left(iv\right)$
2. $\left(a\right)-\left(iii\right),\left(b\right)-\left(i\right),\left(c\right)-\left(ii\right),\left(d\right)-\left(v\right)$
3. $\left(a\right)-\left(iv\right),\left(b\right)-\left(v\right),\left(c\right)-\left(i\right),\left(d\right)-\left(ii\right)$
4. $\left(a\right)-\left(i\right),\left(b\right)-\left(ii\right),\left(c\right)-\left(iii\right),\left(d\right)-\left(iv\right)$

Q. Match the following columns and select the correct option.

$\begin{array}{cccc}& \text{Column I}& & \text{Column II}\\ \text{(a)}& \text{Pituitary gland}& \left(i\right)& \text{Diabetes mellitus}\\ \text{(b)}& \text{Thyroid gland}& \text{(ii)}& \text{Acromegaly}\\ \text{(c)}& \text{Adrenal gland}& \text{(iii)}& \text{Exopthalmic goitre}\\ \text{(d)}& \text{Pancreas}& \text{(iv)}& \text{Addison's disease}\end{array}$

1. (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
2. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
3. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
4. (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)

Q. Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to ADH?

1. It is also called vasopressin.
2. It prevents excessive production of urine.
3. It decreases the glomerular filtration rate.
4. It acts on the collecting duct.

Q.

In a table enlist any five endocrine glands their location , hormones secreted and functions.

Q. The backflow of faecal matter in the large intestine is prevented by the presence of:

1. Epiglottis
2. Sphincter of Oddi
3. Ileo-caecal valve
4. Pyloric sphincter

Q. A patient complains of constant thirst, excessive passing of urine and low blood pressure. When the doctor checked the patients blood glucose and blood insulin level, the level was normal or slightly low. The doctor diagnosed the condition as diabetes insipidus. But he decided to measure one more hormone in patients blood. Which hormone does the doctor intend to measure?

Q.

Select the right match of endocrine gland and their hormones among the options given below

$\begin{array}{cc}ColumnI& ColumnII\\ A.Pineal& 1.Epinephrine\\ B.Tryroid& 2.Melatonin\\ C.Ovary& 3.Estrogen\\ D.Adrenalmedulla& 4.Tetraiodothyronine\end{array}$

Codes

A B C D

(a) 4 2 1 3

(b) 2 4 1 3

(c) 3 2 1 4

(d) 2 4 3 1

Q. Match the following and choose the correct option:

A. Simple squamous epithelium	1. Ducted glands
B. Simple cuboidal epithelium	2. Ductless glands
C. Exocrine glands	3. Secretion and absorption
D. Endocrine glands	4. Diffusion and osmosis occur

1. A-4, B- 3C- 1, D- 2
2. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
3. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
4. A-2, B- 1, C- 4 .D-3

Q.

Name a gland that performs both exocrine and endocrine functions.

Q. Given below is an incomplete table on hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each on human body. Identify the option representing the correct replacements for the incomplete blocks
$\begin{array}{ccc}Gland& Secretion& Effectonbody\\ A& Oestrogen& Maintenanceofsecondary\\ & & sexualcharacters\\ AlphacellsofIslets& B& Raisesbloodsugarlevel\\ ofLangerhans& & \\ Anteriorpituitary& C& Oversecretionleads\\ & & togigantism\end{array}$

1. A-Ovary, B-Glucagon, C-Growth hormone
2. A-Placenta, B-Insulin, C-Vasopressin
3. A-Ovary, B-Insulin, C- Calcitonin
4. A-Placenta, B- Glucagon , C- Calcitonin

Q. Choose the correct option among the following options

Column I	Column II
A. Epinephrine	i. Stimulates muscle growth
B. Testosterone	ii. Decrease in blood pressure
C. Glucagon	iii. Breakdown of liver glycogen content
D. Atrial natriuretic factor	iv. Increases heart beat

1. A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
2. A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-i
3. A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii
4. A-i, B-iv, C-ii, D-iii

Q. Hormones like ADH and oxytocin produced by the hypothalamus are stored in

1. anterior pituitary
2. posterior pituitary
3. both anterior and posterior pituitary
4. none of the above.

Q. Complete the following table by filling the blanks 1 to 10 with the appropriate terms:

Gland	Secretion	Fuction/Effect on body
$1$	Testosterone	$2$
Adrenal	$3$	$4$
$5$	$6$	Influences metabolism of the cells
Lacrimal	$7$	$8$
$9$	Growth hormone	$10$

Q.
Name the hormone X–

1. PTH
2. Adrenal hormone
3. Both (a) and (b)
4. ACTH

Q.

Why would you say pancreas in an endocrine gland?

Q.

Which of the following are exocrine glands?

1. salivary glands

2. digestive glands

3. sweat glands

4. all of these

Q. The pineal body is located in _____________

1. the dorsal side of the forebrain
2. the sella turcica
3. the basal part of the diencephalon in the forebrain
4. the back side of the thyroid gland

Q. Apocrine secretion of gland means

1. When the product is released the cell remains intact
2. Entire contents of cell is discharged with the destruction of cell
3. When part of apical cytoplasm is lost
4. None of these

Q. Given below is the outline of the human body showing the important glands.​

​(v) Name the gland that secretes the ‘emergency hormone’.​

Q. Choose the correct one :

1. Hypersecretion of thyroxine –Acromegaly
2. Hypersecretion of thyroxine – Cretinism
3. Hyposecretion of glucocorticoid – Addison’s disease
4. Hyposecretion of aldosterone – Conn’s disease

Q.

The following abreviations are used in the context of excretory functions, What do they stand for?
(a) ANF (b) ADH (c) GFR (d) DCT

Q. Which of the following is not carried through duct?

1. Trypsin
2. Enterokinase
3. TCT
4. Mucus

Q. Concanavalin A is

1. a pigment
2. an alkaloid
3. an essential oil
4. a lectin

Q. Select the correct statement with respect to disorders of muscles in humans.

1. An overdose of vitamin D causes osteoporosis.
2. Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normal swallowing.
3. Rapid contractions of skeletal muscles cause muscle dystrophy.
4. Accumulation of urea and creatine in the joints causes their inflammation.

Q. Damage to the thymus in a child may lead to ______________.

1. Loss of cell-mediated immunity
2. An increase in stem cell production
3. Loss of antibody-mediated immunity
4. A reduction in hemoglobin content of blood

Q.

Give reasons for the following.

Thyroid is referred to as nature gland.

Q. Hormones are ........... substances secreted in ........... quantities by .......... which acts on the effector organs.

1. Chemical, small, endocrine gland
2. Electrical, large, endocrine gland
3. Electrical, large, exocrine gland
4. Chemical, small , exocrine gland