Q.1
Posterior lobe of pituitary/neurohypophysis secretes two hormones ... [ MPPMT 1991]
  • a) Testosterone and androsterone
  • b) Progesterone and estradiol
  • c) Vasopressin and oxytocin
  • d) Cortisone and corticosterone
Q.2
Hormone which is more active than T4 is … [ MHTCET 2008]
  • a) T1
  • b) T2
  • c) T3
  • d) T5
Q.3
Which one opposes Parathormone? Explanation provided, click on
  • a) ADH
  • b) Insulin
  • c) Thyroxine
  • d) Thyrocalcitonin
Q.4
Assertion : Our body secretes adrenaline in intense cold Reason : Adrenaline raises metabolic rate Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
  • b) The Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion
  • c) Assertion is true but, Reason is false
  • d) Assertion is false but, Reason is true
Q.5
Androgen is … [ KCET 1996] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Gas
  • b) Hormone
  • c) Male flower
  • d) Male hormone
Q.6
Assertion : Iodine deficiency causes goiter Reason : Reduced iodine intake decreases thyroxine production [AIIMS 2012] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
  • b) The Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion
  • c) Assertion is true but, Reason is false
  • d) Assertion is false but, Reason is true
Q.7
The hormones produced by the neurosecretory cells of hypothalamus that passes through the pituitary portal circulation directly regulate the synthesis of:
  • a) Hormones of neurohypophysis.
  • b) Vasopressin.
  • c) Ovarian hormones.
  • d) Hormones of adenohypophysis.
Q.8
Match the following columns and select the correct option. Explanation provided, click on
Column-I Column-II
(a) Pituitary gland (i) Grave’s disease
(b) Thyroid gland (ii) Diabetes mellitus
(c) Adrenal gland (iii)Diabetes insipidus
(d) Pancreas (iv) Addison’s disease
  • a) a → iii; b → i; c → iv; d → ii;
  • b) a → ii; b → i; c → iv; d → iii;
  • c) a → iv; b → iii; c → i; d → ii;
  • d) a → iii; b → ii; c → i; d → iv;
Q.9
than one correct answer Q2) Match the following hormones with the respective disease Select the correct option.[NEET 2019] Explanation provided, click on
(a) Insulin (i) Addison's disease
(b) Thyroxin (ii) Diabetes insipidus
(c) Corticoids (iii) Acromegaly
(d) Growth Hormone (iv) Goitre
- - (v) Diabetes mellitus
  • a) a → v; b → i; c → ii; d → iii;
  • b) a → ii; b → v; c → iii; d → i;
  • c) a → v; b → v; c → i; d → iii;
  • d) a → ii; b → v; c → i; d → iii;
Q.10
Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone ? Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Estradiol
  • b) Ecdysone
  • c) Epinephrine
  • d) Estriol
Q.11
Select the correct statement. Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes.
  • b) Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia.
  • c) Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.
  • d) Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia.
Q.12
Insulin is ... ..[ CBSE 1990] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Vitamin
  • b) Lipid
  • c) Hormone
  • d) Enzyme
Q.13
Myxoedema is due to …[ MPPMT 2000] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Decreased production of thyroxine
  • b) Increased production of thyroxine
  • c) Excess GH
  • d) Decreased insulin
Q.14
Thymosin hormone is secreted by … [ DPMT 2011] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Thyroid
  • b) Thymus
  • c) Parathyroid
  • d) Hypothalamus
Q.15
Match the column Explanation provided, click on
a)ANF p. Regulates blood calcium level
b)MSH q. Decrease blood pressure
c)GIP r. Pigmentation
d)TCT s. Inhibits gastric secretion
  • a) a-q, b-r, c-s, d- p
  • b) a-s, b-p, c-q, d- r
  • c) a-q, b-p, c-s, d-r
  • d) a-s, b-p, c-r, d-q
Q.16
Oedema is symptom of …[ MHTCET 2011] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Disease
  • b) Gilchrist disease
  • c) Gull’s disease
  • d) Gingivitis
Q.17
Undersecretion of thyroxine/ hypothyroidism in child causes ... [ Tamil Nadu 2001] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Goitre
  • b) Cretinism
  • c) Dwarfism
  • d) Acromegaly
Q.18
Which one correctly matched with the accompanying description? … [ AIIMS 2008] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Pancreas – Delta cells of islets of Langerhans secrete a hormone which stimulates glycolysis in liver
  • b) Thyroid – Hyperactivity in young children causes cretinism
  • c) Thymus –Starts undergoing atrophy after puberty
  • d) Parathyroid- Secretes Parathormone that promotes movement of Ca2+ ions from blood into bones during calcification
Q.19
Hypothyroidism causes … [ Pb PMT 2003] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Bohr disease
  • b) Diabetes mellitus
  • c) Cretinism and myxoedema
  • d) Diabetes insipidus
Q.20
A tadpole with surgically removed thyroid gland can be made to metamorphose if .. ..[ CPMT 1997] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Given an injection of TSH
  • b) Fed on dried thyroid gland
  • c) Given an injection of oxytocin
  • d) Given an injection of thyroxine
Q.21
Relaxin is produced by … [ BHU 1998] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Testis
  • b)Adrenals
  • c) Pituitary
  • d) Ovary
Q.22
Hormone term was coined by ... .. [ CPMT 1990] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) E.H.Starling
  • b) G.W.Harris
  • c) E.H.Schally
  • d) W.M.bayliss
Q.23
Father of endocrinology is … [ BHU 2008] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Einthoven
  • b) Addison
  • c) Pasteur
  • d) Whittaker
Q.24
Diabetes insipidus is due to … [ CPMT 1996] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Hyposecretion of pituitary hormone
  • b) Hyper-secretion of pituitary hormone
  • c) Excess of insulin
  • d) Deficiency of insulin
Q.25
Acromegaly/Gigantism is caused by … [ BHU 2008] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Hyper-secretion of FSH
  • b) Hyper-secretion of ACTH
  • c) Hyper-secretion of ACTH
  • d) Hyper-secretion of GH/STH
Q.26
Compounds of biological systems which actuate chemical reactions are … [ Bih PMT 2004] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Vitamins
  • b)Hormones
  • c) Enzymes
  • d) Fats
Q.27
Failure or reduced insulin production causes ... [ MPPMT 1992] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Diabetes mellitus
  • b) Diabetes insipidus
  • c) Addison's disease
  • d) Cushing's disease
Q.28
Find out correct matching Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Thyroid – Hyperactivity in young children causes cretinism
  • b) Parathyroid – Secretes Parathormone which promotes movement of calcium ion from blood into bones during calcification
  • c) Thymus – Starts undergoing atrophy after puberty
  • d) Pancreas – Delta cells of islets of Langerhans secrete a hormone which stimulates glycolysis in liver
Q.29
Which is not a secondary messenger? [ CBSE 2006] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) cAMP
  • b) cGMP
  • c) Calcium
  • d) Sodium
Q.30
Endocrine gland for combating emergency is … [ CPMT 1996] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Adrenal cortex
  • b) Adrenal medulla
  • c) Pancreas
  • d) Parathyroid
Q.31
Which statement are false and true a)Calcitonin regulates metabolism of calcium b)Oxytocin stimulates contraction of uterine muscles during birth c)Grave’s disease is caused by malfunctioning of adrenal-gland d)ADH stimulates absorption of water and increase the urine production Explanation provided, click on
  • a) a and d are true, b and c are false
  • b) a b and d are true c is false
  • c) a and b are true, c and d are false
  • d) a,b and c are true, d only false
Q.32
Adrenal gland is associated with ... ..[ AFMC 2003] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Pancreas
  • b) Kidney
  • c) brain
  • d) Pharynx
Q.33
Which of the following regulates serum calcium concentration …[ CPMT 2007] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Adrenaline
  • b) Noradrenaline
  • c) Parathormone
  • d) Thyroxine
Q.34
Which is true of thyrocalcitonin? [ RPMT 1996] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Produced by parathyroid, decreases Ca in ECF
  • b) Produced by thyroid, decreases Ca in ECF
  • c) Produced by parathyroid, increases Ca in ECF
  • d) Produced by thyroid, increases Ca in ECF
Q.35
Find the correct answer about LH in females 1.Facilitates luteinisation of granulosa cells of ovulated follicle 2.Called ovulation hormone 3.Helps in milk secretion 4.Activates Leydig cells to secrete androgen Explanation provided, click on
  • a) 1,2,3 correct
  • b) 1,2 correct
  • c) 2,4 correct
  • d) 1,3 correct
Q.36
Brick red colour in Benedict’s test indicates percentage of sugar in urine Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Nil
  • b) 0.5
  • c) 1.0
  • d) 2.0
Q.37
Uterian contraction at the child birth is stimulated by / birth hormone is ... [ BHU 2007] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Progesterone
  • b) Prolactin
  • c) Oxytocin
  • d) Adrenaline
Q.38
Myxoedema occurs due to …[ CPMT 2010] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Hyper secretion of thyroid hormone
  • b) Hyposecretion of thyroid hormone
  • c) Hyper secretion of Parathormone
  • d) Hyposecretion of Parathormone
Q.39
Somatostatin is produced in:
  • a) Delta cells of pancreas.
  • b) Anterior pituitary.
  • c) Hypothalamus.
  • d) Both (A) and (C).
Q.40
Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic to each other?
  • a) Aldosterone – Atrial natriuretic factor.
  • b) Parathormone – Calcitonin.
  • c) Insulin – Glucagon.
  • d) Relaxin – Inhibin.
Q.41
ormones thyroxine and adrenaline and pigment melanin are formed from …[ CBSE 1997] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Glycine
  • b) Tryptophan
  • c) Tyrosine
  • d) Proline
Q.42
Effect of prolactin hormone is on … ..[MPPMT 1993] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Liver
  • b)Pancreas
  • c) Mammary gland
  • d) Bones
Q.43
Hormone produced in allergic reaction is … [ AFMC 1997] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Glucocorticoid
  • b) Mineralocorticoid
  • c) Norepinephrine
  • d) Epinephrine
Q.44
Triple 'F' or gland for flight, fight and fright/ Life saving/emergency gland is .. ..[ KCET 200] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Thyroid
  • b) Thymus
  • c) Adrenal
  • d) Pituitary
Q.45
FSH is involved in …[ CPMT 2003] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Ovulation
  • b) Spermatogenesis
  • c) Control of blood sugar
  • d) Growth
Q.46
Hormone that promotes cell division, protein synthesis and bone growth is …[ AFMC 1999] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) ADH
  • b) ACTH
  • c) PTH
  • d) GH
Q.47
The one used for treatment of thyroid cancer is .. [ CBSE 2002] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Ra-224
  • b) I-131
  • c) U- 238
  • d) C – 14
Q.48
Steroid hormones are derived from …[ Bih PMT 2004] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Cholesterol
  • b) Corticoid
  • c) NAD
  • d) Protein
Q.49
Secretin stimulates secretion of ... .. [ BHU 2000 ] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Liver
  • b) Gall bladder
  • c) Pancreas
  • d) Stomach
Q.50
Placenta produces hormone ..[ Har PMT 2005] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) ACTH
  • b) Progesterone
  • c) GH
  • d) Gastrin
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