Introduction to the Endocrine System

Q.

Select odd one out giving the reasons.

Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, salivary gland, adrenal gland.

Q. The use of iodised salt is recommended to prevent: ​

Q. Name the hormones secreted by the following glands:
(i) Anterior pituitary
(ii) Testes
(iii) Ovary
(iv) Adrenal cortex
(v) Pancreas

Q. Sensory stimulus is converted into hormonal response in

1. Hypothalamus
2. Medulla
3. Cerebrum
4. Cerebellum

Q. Positions of endocrine glands are labeled A-E in the given diagram. Match the glands in column I with the type of hormones that secretes given in column 2.
Choose the correct combination from the following.
C \( \rightarrow \) B

Column I	Column II
A	I. Progesterone
B	II. Insulin
C	III. Parathyroid hormone
D	IV. Melatonin
E	V. Follicle stimulating Hormone
	VI. Thyroxine
	VII. Aldosterone

1. A - I, B - II, C - VII, D - VI, E - V
2. A - V, B - IV, C - VII, D - III, E - II
3. A - V, B - II, C - IV, D - III, E - VII
4. A - I, B - IV, C - II, D - III, E - VI

Q.

Which all are the signs of hyperglycemia?

1. Frequent urination

2. Nausea

3. Fever

4. Weight loss

Q.

Which of the following is/are ductless gland(s)?

1. Thyroid gland

2. Testes

3. Pancreas

4. Pineal gland

Q. Assertion :Diabetes insipidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst of water. Reason: Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary.

1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
4. If both the assertion and reason are false

Q.

name three organs which function both as endocrine and exocrine.also mention their endocrine functions.

Q.

Which of the following is a common feature of enzymes, vitamins and hormones?

1. Help in regulating metabolism.

2. Are conjugated proteins.

3. Are exclusively synthesized in the body of a living organism as at present.

4. Enhance oxidative metabolism.

Q.

Which of the following set consists of only endocrine glands?

1. Pancreas, ovary and liver

2. Brain, heart and kidney

3. Pituitary, pineal and testis

4. None of these