NEET Zoology
Pituitary Hypothalamus
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2006 Questions 7 MCQs
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PYQ 2006
medium
zoology ID: neet-200
Which of the following is an accumulation and release centre of neurohormones?
| 1. | Posterior pituitary lobe |
| 2. | Intermediate lobe of the pituitary |
| 3. | Hypothalamus |
| 4. | Anterior pituitary lobe |
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PYQ 2011
easy
zoology ID: neet-201
Match the source gland with its respective hormone as well as the function.
| Source gland | Hormone | Function | |
| (a) | Posterior pituitary | Vasopressin | Stimulates reabsorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron |
| (b) | Corpus luteum | Prolactin | Supports pregnancy |
| (c) | Thyroid | Thyroxine | Regulates blood calcium level |
| (d) | Anterior pituitary | Oxytocin | Contraction of uterus muscles during childbirth |
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2. (b)
3. (c)
4. (d)
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PYQ 2015
easy
zoology ID: neet-201
Which one of the following hormones though synthesised elsewhere, is stored and released by the master gland?
1. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
2. Antidiuretic hormone
3. Luteinizing hormone
4. Prolactin
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PYQ 2016
easy
zoology ID: neet-201
The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because:
| 1. | it is provided with a duct |
| 2. | it only stores and releases hormones |
| 3. | it is under the regulation of hypothalamus |
| 4. | it secretes enzymes |
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PYQ 2020
easy
zoology ID: neet-202
Hormones stored and released from neurohypophysis are:
1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone and Oxytocin
2. Oxytocin and Vasopressin
3. Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
4. Prolactin and Vasopressin
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PYQ 2024
easy
zoology ID: neet-202
Match List-I with List-II:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
| List-I | List-II | ||
| A. | Exophthalmic goiter | I. | Excess secretion of cortisol, moon face & hyperglycemia |
| B. | Acromegaly | II. | Hypo-secretion of thyroid hormone and stunted growth. |
| C. | Cushing's syndrome | III. | Hyper secretion of thyroid hormone & protruding eye balls. |
| D. | Cretinism | IV. | Excessive secretion of growth hormone. |
1. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
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PYQ 2025
easy
zoology ID: neet-202
Match List- I with List-II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
2. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
3. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
4. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
| List-I | List-II | ||
| A. | Progesterone | I. | Pars intermedia |
| B. | Relaxin | II. | Ovary |
| C. | Melanocyte stimulating hormone | III. | Adrenal Medulla |
| D. | Catecholamines | IV. | Corpus luteum |
1. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
2. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
3. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
4. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
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