Endocrinology Quiz
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One of the symptoms of hypothyroidism is
A. Fatigue
B. Intolerance to cold
C. Weight gain
D. All of the above
Glucocorticoids have proved useful in the treatment of
A. Chemotherapy induced nausea & vomiting
B. Parkinson’s disease
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Hyperprolactinemia
Positive feedback prevents the over secretion of hormones
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
The left and right lobes are joined by _________
A. Levator
B. Isthmus
C. Pyramidal lobe
D. Valve
What are the two hormones that control the menstrual cycle?
A. Oestrogen and testosterone
B. Oestrogen and insulin
C. Oestrogen and progesterone
What is produced by Leydig cells?
A. Epinephrine
B. Norepinephrine
C. Testosterone
D. Cortisol
What is produced by beta cells of the pancreas?
A. Insulin
B. Glucagon
C. Angiotensin converting enzyme
D. Glucocorticoids
What hormone is secreted from the ovaries ?
A. oestrogen
B. testosterone
C. eggstrone
D. ADH
What hormone is secreted from the ovaries ?
A. oestrogen
B. testosterone
C. eggstrone
D. ADH
Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone and cortisol
A. ACTH
B. androgens
C. ADH
D. calcitonin
Which among the following is not a disorder of pituitary gland?
A. Gigantism
B. Acromegaly
C. Dwarfism
D. Cretinism
In mammals, __________ is one of the largest gland.
A. Thyroid gland
B. Adrenal gland
C. Thymus
D. Parathyroid gland
The thyroid hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine) exert negative feedback on the
A. Thyroid gland
B. Hypothalamus
C. Anterior pituitary
D. Both b & c
Which among the following is an endocrine gland?
A. Mammary gland
B. Tear gland
C. Adrenal gland
D. Sweat gland
What pituitary hormone targets primarily bones and muscles?
A. testosterone
B. growth hormone
C. antidiuretic hormo
D. Both A and B