Q.1
Insulin is … [ Pb PMT 1997] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Vitamin
  • b) Proteinaceous hormone
  • c) Amine hormone
  • d) Steroid
Q.2
Identify the hormone produced by the pituitary gland both in males and females but functional only in females Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Vasopressin
  • b) Relaxin
  • c) Prolactin
  • d) Somatotropin
Q.3
Which is steroid hormone ..[ Odisha 2007] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Epinephrine
  • b) Thyroxine
  • c) Estrogen
  • d) Gonadotropin
Q.4
Steroid hormone regulating glucose metabolism is … Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Cortisone
  • b) Cortisol
  • c) Corticosterone
  • d) 11-deoxycorticosterone
Q.5
Hormone secreted during emergency is …. [ CPMT 2008] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Aldosterone
  • b) Calcitonin
  • c) Thyroxine
  • d) Adrenaline
Q.6
Pineal gland secretes melatonin connected with ..[ KCET 2007] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Colouration of skin
  • b) Sleep
  • c) Anger
  • d) Body temperature
Q.7
Which hormone is not secreted by an endocrine gland ..[ kerala 2012] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) ADH
  • b) PTH
  • c) T4
  • d) ANF
Q.8
Match the following with its source Explanation provided, click on
a) Somatostatin 1.Pineal gland
b. Melatonin 2.Corpus luteum
c. Aldosterone 3.Placenta
d .Progesterone 4.Adrenal cortex
e. HCG 5.Islet of Langerhans
- -   - - 6.Adenohypophysis
  • a) a - 5, b - 1, c - 6, d - 3, e - 2
  • b) a - 1, b - 2, c - 4, d - 3, e - 5
  • c) a - 2,b - 6,c - 4, d - 5, e - 3
  • d) a - 5,b - 1, c - 4, d - 2, e - 3
Q.9
hich is not produced by human placenta …[ AFMC 2008] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Human chorionic gonadotropin
  • b) Estrogen
  • c) Prolactin
  • d) Progesterone
Q.10
Assertion :In a tadpole, if thyroid is cut, metamorphosis stops. Reason: TSH is not secreted 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.11
Assertion: Diabetes insipidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst Reason: Antidiuretic hormone is secreted by posterior lobe of pituitary … [ AIIMS 2004] 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.12
Which endocrine gland stores its secretion in extracellular spaces before discharging into blood? [ CNSE 1995] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Testis
  • b) Pancreas
  • c) Thyroid
  • d) Adrenal
Q.13
Assertion : A male lacks facial and pubic hair Reason: There is hyposecretion of testosterone from Leydig cells …[ 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.14
Hormone excreted in females in urine after menopause is ... .. [ CPMT 1991] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) LH
  • b) LTH
  • c) STH
  • d) FSH
Q.15
Assertion :Oxytocin is also called antidiuretic hormone Reason : Oxytocin increases renal reabsorption of water …[ 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.16
What is the other name of vasopressin? [ C.P.M.T 2009] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) ADH
  • b) ACTH
  • c) LH
  • d) FSH
Q.17
Correct hormonal sequence in the case of menstruation is .... [ AIIMS 1999] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Estrogen, FSH, Progesterone
  • b) Estrogen, Progesterone, FSH
  • c) FSH, Progesterone, Estrogen
  • d) FSH, Estrogen, Progesterone
Q.18
The excessive amount of calcium is regulated by ... [ DPMT 2008] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Adrenalin
  • b) Insulin
  • c) Thyroxine
  • d) Cortisol
Q.19
Cushing's disease is caused by hyperactivity of ... .. [ AFMC 2009] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) GH
  • b) Thyroxine
  • c) Insulin
  • d) Glucocorticoids/ Cortisol
Q.20
Which one controls the secretion of estrogen? [ MPPMT 1997] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) hCG
  • b) Progesterone
  • c) LH
  • d) FSH
Q.21
he excessive amount of calcium is regulated by ... [ DPMT 2008] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Thyroxine
  • b) Calcitonin
  • c) Epinephrine
  • d) Progesterone
Q.22
Hormone secreted during child birth is …[MPPMT 1993] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Thyroxine
  • b) Relaxin
  • c) Progesterone
  • d) Glucocorticoid
Q.23
Which hormone produces calorigenic effect inthe body ... ..[ Har PMT 2007] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Adrenalin
  • b) FSH
  • c) Growth hormone
  • d) Thyroxine
Q.24
Hormone progesterone is secreted by ... [ BHU 2007] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Pineal
  • b) Corpus luteum
  • c) Adrenal cortex
  • d) Pituitary
Q.25
The hormone insulin is secreted by ... [MPPMT1998] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Hypothalamus
  • b) Thymus
  • c) β cells of islet of Langerhans
  • d) Pituitary
Q.26
A symptom of Grave’ disease is …[ MHTCET 2011] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Low temperature
  • b) Low breathing rate
  • c) Low heart rate
  • d) High heart rate
Q.27
The disease diabetes mellitus is the result of ...[ MPPMT 1995] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Undersecretion of insulin
  • b) Undersecretion of thyroxine
  • c) Undersecretion of oestrogen
  • d) None of the above
Q.28
asal metabolic rate is under control of … [ Pb PMT 1997] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Glucagon
  • b) Insulin
  • c) Thyroxine
  • d) Both a and b
Q.29
Facial hair occur in some women due to effect of .. ..[ MPPMT 1992] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) UV radiation
  • b) Temperature
  • c) Hormones
  • d) Pollution
Q.30
Autoimmune thyroiditis results in …[ BHU 2002] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Simmond’s disease
  • b) Minimata disease
  • c) Grave’s disease
  • d) Hashimoto disease
Q.31
A temporary endocrine gland formed in ovary after ovulation is … ..[ BHU 1995] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Corpus uteri
  • b) Corpus albicans
  • c) Corpus callosum
  • d) Corpus luteum
Q.32
Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of … [ Guj CET 2006] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Insulin
  • b) Vasopressin.
  • c) oxytocin
  • d) Thymosin
Q.33
The gonadotropic hormone is secreted by ... .[ CBSE 1999 ] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Adrenal cortex
  • b) Adenohypophysis of pituitary
  • c) Interstitial cells of testis
  • d) Posterior part of thyroid
Q.34
Hormones may be ...[ CBSE 2004] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Steroids
  • b) Peptides
  • c) Amino acid derivatives
  • d) All the above
Q.35
emale sex hormone is …. [ MPPMT 1993] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Estrogen
  • b) Androgen
  • c) Insulin
  • d) Adrenaline
Q.36
ormone involved in carbohydrate metabolism are … [ JIPMER 1997] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Insulin, glucagon, epinephrine and Parathormone
  • b) Insulin, glucagon, epinephrine and glucacorticoids
  • c) Insulin, glucagon, epinephrine and glucocorticoid and calcitonin
  • d) Insulin, glucagon, norepinephrine and melatonin
Q.37
Secretin hormone is secreted by and stimulates …[ JIPMER 1998] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Duodenum –pancreas
  • b) Duodenum –liver
  • c) Stomach – gastric glands
  • d) Thyroid – thyroid
Q.38
Fight-or-flight reactions cause activation of :… [AIPMT 2014] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
  • b) the pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels.
  • c) the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate.
  • d) the kidney, leading to suppression of renin angiotensin-aldosterone pathway.
Q.39
Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt …[AIPMT 2014] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) executive functions, such as decision making.
  • b) regulation of body temperature.
  • c) short-term memory.
  • d) co-ordination during locomotion.
Q.40
Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function: …[[AIPMT 2014] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Progesterone - corpus-luteum, stimulation of growth and activities of female secondary sex organs.
  • b) Atrial natriuretic factor – ventricular wall increases the blood pressure.
  • c) Oxytocin - posterior pituitary, growth and maintenance of mammary glands
  • d) Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleepwake cycle.
Q.41
A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is : …[AIPMT 2015] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Cortisol
  • b) Melatonin
  • c) Calcitonin
  • d) Epinephrine
Q.42
Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other? …[AIPMT-2016] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Parathormone – Calcitonin
  • b) Insulin – Glucagon
  • c) Aldosterone – Atrial Natriuretic Factor
  • d) Relaxin – Inhibin
Q.43
Which one of the following hormones though synthesised elsewhere, is stored and released by the master gland ? [ ReAIPMT 2015] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Melanocyte stimulating hormone
  • b) Antidiuretic hormone
  • c) Luteinizing hormone
  • d) Prolactin
Q.44
Changes in GnRH pulse frequency in females is controlled by circulating levels of :- …[AIPMT-2016] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) estrogen and progesterone
  • b) estrogen and inhibin
  • c) progesterone only
  • d) progesterone and inhibin
Q.45
Identify the correct statement on 'inhibin' :- …[AIPMT-2016] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Inhibits the secretion of LH, FSH and Prolactin.
  • b) Is produced by granulose cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of FSH.
  • c) Is produced by granulose cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of LH.
  • d) Is produced by nurse cells in testes and inhibits the secretion of LH.
Q.46
The amino acid Tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of :- …[AIPMT-2016] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Melatonin and Serotonin
  • b) Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine
  • c) Estrogen and Progesterone
  • d) Cortisol and Cortisone
Q.47
A pregnant female delivers a baby who suffers from stunted growth, mental retardation low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of …[NEET 2013] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Deficiency of iodine in diet
  • b) Low secretion of growth hormone
  • c) Cancer of the thyroid gland
  • d) Over secretion of pars distalis
Q.48
Which of the following statement is correct in relation to the endocrine system? …[NEET 2013] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.
  • b) Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones.
  • c) Non - nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones.
  • d) Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland.
Q.49
Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporesis ? … … [NEET 2018] Explanation provided, click on
  • a) Aldosterone and Prolactin
  • b) Progesterone and Aldosterone
  • c) Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone
  • d) Parathyroid hormone and Prolactin
Q.50
Assertion: Hormones are similar to enzymes in their action and chemical nature. Reason: Hormones and enzymes are proteinaceous in nature and acts as informational molecules.
  • a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
  • d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
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