The Hypothalamus and Its Hormones

Q.

List hormones secreted by the following:
(a) Hypothalamus
(b) Pituitary
(c) Thyroid
(d) Parathyroid
(e) Adrenal
(f) Pancreas
(g) Testis
(h) Ovary
(i) Thymus
(j) Atrium
(k) Kidney

Q.

Life-saving hormone is secreted by which gland

1. Adrenal gland

2. Hypothalamus gland

3. Pituitary gland

4. Thyroid gland

Q.

Which hormone is antagonistic to parathyroid hormone?

Q.

Hypothalamus is a super master endocrine gland. Elaborate.

Q.

Which, of the following is the relay station of the brain?

1. Thalamus

2. Cerebellum

3. Midbrain

4. Hypothalamus

Q.

What are the 4 lobes of the dorsal section of the midbrain called?

Q.

Olfactory lobes are a part of________.

Q. Which of the following statement is correct regarding hypothalamic control of pituitary function ?

1. Blood flows from the anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus in the portal vessels
2. Loss of dopaminergic neurons in the hypothalamus is likely to lead to a fall in the secretion of prolactin
3. The hypothalamic releasing hormones reach the general circulation in significant amounts
4. All the hypothalamic hormones are synthesised and secreted by neurons

Q. Cerebral hemisphere is the centre of

1. Thinking
2. Will powerc
3. Reasoning
4. All the these

Q. List the hormones secreted by Hypothalamus.

Q. What is the function of luteinizing hormone in female?

Q. Respiratory centre is present in

1. cerebellum
2. medulla oblongata
3. olfactory lobes
4. hypothalamus

Q.

A milkman is very upset one morning as his cow refuses to give any milk. The milkman's wife gets the calf from the shed. On feeding by the calf, the cow began expressing sufficient milk.

Describe the role of endocrine gland and pathway associated with this response?

Q. Injury localised to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt

1. Short term memory
2. Coordination during locomotion
3. Decision making
4. Regulation of body temperature

Q.

List the hormones secreted by the following:

(a) Hypothalamus (b) Pituitary (c) Thyroid

(d) Parathyroid (e) Adrenal (f) Pancreas

(g) Testis (h) Ovary (i) Thymus

(j) Atrium (k) Kidney (l) G-I Tract

Q.

What are the major parts of the brain? Mention the functions of different parts.

Q. Pituitary gland is under the influence of __________

1. adrenal glands
2. hypothalamus
3. none of the above
4. thyroid gland

Q. Choose the correct hypothalamus-pituitary-target organ axis sequence from the given options:

1. LH - FSH - Adrenal glands
2. GnRH - FSH - Ovaries
3. GnRH - FSH - LH - Pineal gland
4. CRH - LH - Testes

Q. The production of growth hormone is stimulated by ________ from the hypothalamus.

1. GHRH
2. Melanotropin Inhibiting Hormone
3. GnRH
4. Prolactin inhibitory hormone

Q.

Increased body heat causes vasoconstriction.

1. True
2. False

Q.

The pituitary gland is also known as the master gland give reasons for it.

Q.

George comes on a vacation to India from US. The long journey disturbs his biological system and he suffers from jet lag. What is the cause of his discomfort ?

Q. Which one is not gastrointestinal hormone?

1. Gastrin
2. Secretin
3. Cortisone
4. Cholecystokinen

Q. Why does spermatogenesis occur during puberty?

1. Due to significant increase in growth hormones in male body
2. Due to significant increase in number of germ cell
3. Due to significant increase in GnRH secreted from hypothalamus
4. Due to significant decrease in GnRH secreted from hypothalamus

Q. Why does spermatogenesis occur during puberty?

1. Due to significant increase in growth hormones in male body
2. Due to significant increase in number of germ cell
3. Due to significant increase in GnRH secreted from hypothalamus
4. Due to significant decrease in GnRH secreted from hypothalamus

Q.

State the main function of the following:

Lacrimal glands.

Q.

The control of blood sugar level, osmoregulation and thermoregulation are the function of

1. Medulla oblongata

2. Cerebellum

3. Hypothalamus

4. Diencephalon

Q. Source of synthesis of somatostatin is the same as that of

1. thyroxine and calcitonin
2. somatotropin and prolactin
3. insulin and glucagon
4. vasopressin and oxytocin

Q.

What is anticodon inhibin?

Q.

Select the correct option statement regarding the hypothalamic hormones.

1. Growth hormone secretion is regulated by GHRH

2. Blood flows from the anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus in portal vessels.

3. Hypothalamic releasing hormones are synthesized and secreted by neurons

4. The hypothalamic releasing hormones travel through general circulation.