The Adrenal Gland

Q.

What is the difference between exocrine and endocrine?

Q. The layers of adrenal cortex from outside to inside are.

1. zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, zona reticularis
2. zona fasciculata, zona reticularis, zona glomerulosa,
3. zona glomerulosa, zona reticularis, zona fasciculata.
4. zona reticularis, zona fasciculata zona glomerulosa.

Q. During seed germination is stored food is mobilized by

1. Cytokinin
2. Ethylene
3. Gibberellin
4. ABA

Q. Select the incorrect statement among the following given options.

1. Catecholamines stimulate the breakdown of glycogen resulting in an increased concentration of glucose in blood
2. Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteolysis
3. Glucagon inhibits the process of gluconeogenesis which also contributes to hyperglycemia
4. Insulin enhances the cellular glucose uptake and utilization

Q. Which hormone possesses anti-insulin effect?

1. Cortisol
2. Calcitonin
3. Aldosterone
4. Oxytocin

Q.

Match the following Endocrine glands with their location and choose the

Correct sequence option _____.

Column I Column II

i). Hypothalamus a. Sella turcica

ii). Pituitary gland b. Kidney

iii). Thyroid gland c. Diencephalon

iv). Parathyroid gland d. Thyroid gland

v). Adrenal gland e. Larynx

1. i).➡ e., ii).➡ c., iii).➡ b., iv). ➡ a., v). ➡ d.

2. i).➡ c., ii).➡ a., iii).➡ e., iv). ➡ d., v). ➡ b.

3. i).➡ a., ii).➡ d., iii).➡ c., iv). ➡ b., v). ➡ e.

4. i).➡ d., ii).➡ b., iii).➡ a., iv). ➡ e., v). ➡ c.

Q.

Uriniferous tubules are found in

1. Stomach

2. Kidneys

3. Ovary

4. Testes

Q. What is the function of adrenaline hormone in the body ?

Q. Which of the following is incorrect about the adrenal gland?

1. Located on the anterior part of the kidney
2. A pair of adrenal glands are present in the human body
3. It is composed of two types of tissues
4. Located on the posterior part of the kidney

Q. Which one of the following pairs of organs includes purely endocrine glands?

1. Pancreas and parathyroid
2. Thymus and testes
3. Adrenal and ovary
4. Parathyroid and adrenal

Q.

What is the main function of the adrenal cortex?

Q.

Name two proteinaceous hormones.

Q.

Discuss the role of hormones in osmoregulation.

Q.

Name the endocrine gland associated with kidneys?

Q.

A gland not associated with the alimentary canal is
(a) pancreas (b) adrenal (c) liver (d) salivary glands

Q.

Which hormone causes emotional disturbance?

Adrenalin

Vasopressin

Thyroxine

None of these

Q.

Which of the following are also known as chemical messengers?

1. Hormones

2. nerves

3. Enzymes

4. None of the above

Q.

Which gland is located right above the kidneys?

Q.

What is the function of cortical hormone?

Q.

What is the role of fluid in the body?

Q.

What is the function of glucocorticoids?

Q. Select the incorrect option with respect to the location of the gland.

1. Pituitary gland - Sella tusica in skull
2. Adrenal gland - below stomach
3. Parathyroid gland - back side of the thyroid
4. Thymus - behind the sternum bone

Q.

Name a phytohormone which has also been isolated from human urine.

Q.

What causes the adrenal medulla to release hormones?

Q. In mammalian kidney, renal pyramids are seen in

1. cortex
2. medulla
3. pelvis
4. hilus

Q.

Does epinephrine increase blood pressure?

Q. The number of uriniferous tubules in each kidney of man is

1. About 10000
2. About 5000
3. Numerous
4. About 1.0 106

Q.
Respiratory pathway is believed to be a catabolic pathway. However, nature of the TCA cycle is amphibolic. Explain.

Q. The number of salivary glands in man is

1. Two pairs
2. Four pairs
3. Three pairs
4. Five pairs

Q.

What does the adrenal cortex secrete?