Adenohypophysis Hypothalamus
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Questions 4 MCQs
Given ahead is an incomplete table about certain hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each on the body in humans. Identify the correct option for the three blanks A, B and C.
| Gland | Secretion | Effect on Body |
| A | Oestrogen | Maintenance of secondary sexual characters |
| Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans | B | Raises blood sugar level |
| Anterior pituitary | C | Oversecretion leads to gigantism |
| Options: | A | B | C |
| 1. | Placenta | Insulin | Vasopressin |
| 2. | Ovary | Insulin | Calcium |
| 3. | Placenta | Glucagon | Calcitonin |
| 4. | Ovary | Glucagon | Growth hormone |
GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on:
| 1. | Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH. |
| 2. | Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin and FSH. |
| 3. | Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and relaxin. |
| 4. | Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin. |
Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because?
| 1. | Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence. |
| 2. | Bones lose their sensitivity to Growth Hormone in adults. |
| 3. | Muscle fibres do not grow in size after birth. |
| 4. | Growth Hormones become inactive in adults. |
| 1. | Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) |
| 2. | Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) |
| 3. | Luteinizing hormone (LH) |
| 4. | Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) |
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