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NEET 2013
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Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system?
A
Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amounts that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones.
B
Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland.
C
Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.
D
Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones.
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NEET 2013
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Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/deficiency symptom.
A
Endocrine
gland
Hormone Function/
Deficiency
symptoms
Thyroid
gland
Thyroxine Lack of iodine
in diet results
in goitre
B
Endocrine
gland
Hormone Function/
Deficiency
symptoms
Corpus
luteum
Testos-
terone
Stimulates
spermatogenesis
C
Endocrine
gland
Hormone Function/
Deficiency
symptoms
Corpus
luteum
Testos-
terone
Stimulates
spermatogenesis
D
Endocrine
gland
Hormone Function/
Deficiency
symptoms
Posterior
pituitary
Growth
hormone
(GH)
Oversecretion
stimulates ab-
normal growth
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NEET 2013
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Figure shows human urinary system with structures labelled A to D. Select option which correctly identifies them and gives their characteristic and/or functions. NEET 2013 Biology - Chemical Coordination and Integration Question 20 English
A
A - Adrenal gland - located at the anterior part of kidney. Secrete catecholamines which stimulate glycogen breakdown.
B
C - Medulla - inner zone of kidney and contains complete nephrons.
C
B - Pelvis - broad funnel shaped space inner to hilum, directly connected to loops of Henle.
D
D - Cortex - outer part of kidney and do not contain any part of nephrons.
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AIPMT 2012 Prelims
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A person entering an empty room suddenly finds a snake right in front on opening the door. Which one of the following is likely to happen in his neuro-hormonal control system?
A
Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal medulla.
B
Neurotransmitters diffuse rapidly across the cleft and transmit a nerve impulse.
C
Hypothalamus activates the parasympathetic division of brain.
D
Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and nore pinephrine from adrenal cortex.
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