1
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and select the correct option.
A
Source gland Hormone Function
Anterior pituitary Oxytocin Contraction of uterus
muscles during child
birth
B
Source gland Hormone Function
Posterior pituitary Vasopressin Stimulates reabsorption
of water in the distal tub-
ules in the nephron
C
Source gland Hormone Function
Corpus luteum Estrogen Supports pregnancy
D
Source gland Hormone Function
Thyroid Thyroxine Regulates blood
calcium level
2
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Given below is an incomplete table on hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each human body. Identify the option representing correct grouping of hormone its gland and effect.

Gland Secretion Effect on body
A Estrogen Maintenance of
secondary sexual
characters
Alpha cells of Islets
of Langerhans
B Raises blood sugar
level
Anterior pituitary C Over secretion leads
to gigantism
A
A B C
Ovary Glucagon Growth hormone
B
A B C
Placenta Insulin Vasopressin
C
A B C
Ovary Insulin Calcitonin
D
A B C
Placenta Glucagon Calcitonin
3
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Injury to adrenal cortex is not likely to affect the secretion of which one of the following?
A
Aldosterone
B
Both androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone
C
Adrenaline
D
Cortisol
4
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Low Ca++ in the body fluid may be the cause of
A
tetany
B
anaemia
C
angina pectoris
D
gout.
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