The document contains a comprehensive list of questions related to the endocrine system and hormonal functions in the human body. It covers various glands, hormones, their effects, and associated disorders. Key topics include the roles of the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas in hormone regulation and metabolism.
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Zoology - Chemical Coordination and Integration
The document contains a comprehensive list of questions related to the endocrine system and hormonal functions in the human body. It covers various glands, hormones, their effects, and associated disorders. Key topics include the roles of the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas in hormone regulation and metabolism.
1. A point-to-point rapid coordination among organs is provided by _____ system
2. _____ coordination is fast, but short lived 3. Endocrine glands are the ductless glands that secrete ____ 4. Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals that act as _____ 5. Among liver, thymus, kidney and heart, an organized endocrine structure in our body is ____ 6. Hypothalamus is the basal part of ____ of the forebrain 7. Hypothalamic hormones are secreted by groups of neurosecretory cells called _____ 8. Synthesis and secretion of pituitary hormones is regulated by the hormones of _____ 9. Hypothalamic hormone which stimulates the synthesis and release of gonadotropins is _____ 10. Somatostatin inhibits the release of _____ hormone from the pituitary 11. Hypothalamic hormones reach the anterior pituitary through ____ 12. _____ pituitary is under the direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus 13. Pituitary gland is located in the bony cavity called ____ 14. Pituitary is attached to the hypothalamus by a stalk called _____. 15. Among ADH, MSH, PTH, PRL hormones, the one secreted by pars distalis is _____ 16. Excess secretion of growth hormone in adults result in a disorder called ____ 17. Hypersecretion of GH in adults does not cause further increase in height, due to the closure of ____ 18. Abnormal growth of the body due to over secretion of GH results in _____ 19. Growth of mammary glands and milk formation is regulated by _____ hormone of pituitary 20. Synthesis and secretion of glucocorticoids from adrenal cortex is stimulated by _____ 21. In males, FSH and androgens regulate the process of _____ 22. Synthesis and secretion of androgens from testis is stimulated by _____ 23. In females, growth and development of ovarian follicles is stimulated by ______ 24. Hormone that induces ovulation of graafian follicle and maintains corpus luteum is ___ 25. MSH which regulates pigmentation of the skin is secreted by _____ of the pituitary 26. Hormones released by pars nervosa are actually synthesized in ____ 27. Hypothalamic hormones are transported to the neurohypophysis through _____ 28. Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection from the mammary gland is _____ 29. Hormone that stimulates reabsorption of water by distal tubules in the kidney is _____ 30. The disorder caused due to hypo secretion of ADH is _____ 31. Endocrine gland located on the dorsal side of forebrain is ____ 32. Hormone secreted by pineal gland is _____ 33. Melatonin is derived from the amino acid _____ 34. Hormone that regulates 24-hour rhythms of the body, such as sleep-wake cycle is _____ 35. Hormone which also influences metabolism, pigmentation, menstrual cycles, defense capability is _____ 36. Largest endocrine gland in human body is _____ 37. Flap of connective tissue that interconnects the two lobes of thyroid is called _____ 38. Hormones synthesized by follicular cells of thyroid are _____& ______ 39. Enlargement of the thyroid gland due to iodine deficiency is commonly called ____ 40. Hypothyroidism during pregnancy causes defective development of the baby leading to the disorder _____ 41. Myxoedema is caused due to hyposecretion of____ gland in adults 42. Thyroxine is derived from the amino acid _____ 43. Hyperthyroidism characterized by protrusion of the eyeballs and enlargement of thyroid gland is _____ 44. Grave's disease is caused due to hypersecretion of _____ 45. Protein hormone secreted by thyroid gland is _____ 46. Hypocalcemic hormone is ___ 47. Based on the chemical nature, parathyroid hormone is a ______ 48. Hypercalcemic hormone is ____ 49. Secretion of PTH is regulated by the circulating levels of _____ ions 50. Hormone that stimulates the process of bone dissolution or demineralisation is ______ 51. Parathyroid hormone is antagonistic to ______ 52. Endocrine gland located behind the sternum on the vental side of aorta is _____ 53. Endocrine gland that plays major role in the development of immune system is _____ 54. Thymosins secreted by thymus gland are chemically ______hormones 55. Thymosins play a major role in the differentiation of _______ 56. Thymosins promote antibody production to provide ______ immunity 57. Immune responses become weak in old persons due to decreased production of ____ 58. The centrally located tissue in the adrenal gland is called _____ 59. Underproduction of hormones by the adrenal cortex leads to a disease called ____ 60. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are commonly called as_____ 61. Adrenaline and noradrenaline are secreted by _____ 62. Adrenal medullary hormones are called emergency hormones or hormones of _____ 63. Epinephrine is derived from the amino acid ____ 64. Outermost part of the adrenal cortex is _____ 65. Corticoids which maintain water and electrolyte balance in the body are called_____ 66. Aldosterone stimulates reabsorption of ____ in the renal tubules 67. Hormone that stimulates secretion of K+ and phosphate ions in the renal tubules is ____ 68. Middle layer of adrenal cortex is _____ 69. Main glucocorticoid in the body is ______ 70. Hormones that suppress immune response by inhibiting inflammatory reactions are _____ 71. Innermost region in the adrenal cortex is _____ 72. Corticoids involved in carbohydrate metabolism are called _____ 73. Growth of axial hair, pubic hair and facial hair during puberty is stimulated by ______ 74. Corticoid that stimulates RBC production is _____ 75. Endocrine part of the pancreas is ______ 76. Hormone secreted by alpha cells of islets of Langerhans is ____ 77. Hyperglycemic hormone is _____ 78. Pancreatic hormone that stimulates glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis is ____ 79. Cellular uptake of glucose and its’utilisation is reduced by ____ 80. Glucagon is antagonistic to ____ 81. Hypoglycemic hormone is ___ 82. Insulin and glucagon maintain ____ homeostasis in the blood 83. Glycogenesis is stimulated by ______ 84. Peptide hormone which mainly acts on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation is ____ 85. Prolonged hyperglycemia leads to the disorder _____ 86. Glycosuria and ketonuria are indicative of the disorder ____ 87. Endocrine cells in the stromal tissue of testis are _____ 88. Androgens are secreted by _____ cells 89. Hormones that stimulate development of male accessory organs, secondary sexual characters and spermatogenesis are _____ 90. Androgens influence the male sexual behaviour by acting on ___ 91. Sex hormones are chemically ______ 92. Hormone that is synthesized and secreted mainly by growing ovarian follicles is _____ 93. After ovulation, ruptured graafian follicle develops into a structure called _____ 94. Temporary endocrine gland in the human body is ______ 95. Corpus luteum mainly secretes the hormone _____ 96. Hormone that stimulates development of female secondary sex organs, secondary sexual characters is ______ 97. Female sexual behavior is regulated by the hormone ____ 98. Hormone of pregnancy is _____ 99. Progesterone stimulates the formation of ______ in the mammary glands 100. Insulin is secreted by _____ cells of islets of Langerhans 101. Based on the chemical nature, insulin and glucagon are _____ hormones 102. Peptide hormone secreted by atrial wall of the heart is ______ 103. ANF is secreted in response to increased _____ 104. ANF decreases the blood pressure by causing ______ 105. Erythropoietin is secreted by _____ cells of kidney 106. Hormones secreted by heart, kidney and gastrointestinal tract are chemically ______ hormones 107. Secretion of HCl and pepsinogen in the gastric glands is stimulated by _____ 108. Secretion of water and bicarbonate ions in the exocrine pancreas is stimulated by ______ 109. Hormone that acts on both pancreas and gallbladder is_____ 110. CCK stimulates pancreas to secrete _______ 111. Release of bile juice from gallbladder is stimulated by ____ 112. Gastric secretion and motility are inhibited by _____ 113. Hormones secreted by several non-endocrine tissues are called ______ 114. Hormones can produce effect on target tissues by binding to specific proteins called _____ 115. Hormones which interact with the membrane bound receptors, generate _______, which in turn regulate cellular metabolism 116. Hormones which interact with ______ receptors, mostly regulate gene expression or chromosome function 117. Among cAMP, IP3, GTP and Ca++, which one is not a second messenger ______ 118. Protein hormones interact with ______ receptors 119. Iodothyronins and steroid hormones interact with ____ receptors 120. Among cortisol,melatonin, calcitonin and epinephrine, the one which has both endocrine and neural roles is _____ 121. Among glucagon, cortisone, aldosterone and insulin, the one which is not involved in sugar metabolism is ______ 122. Osteoporosis can be caused due to over secretion of _____ hormone 123. Among anterior, intermediate and posterior lobes of pituitary, _____ is not a true endocrine gland 124. Hormone receptors for FSH are located in ________ 125. Insulin deficiency or insulin resistance results in a disease _____