MCQs on Endocrine System. Part 2 of 3.

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MCQs on Endocrine System. Part 2 of 3.

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Time for this test is 45 minutes.

 

1. Pituitary gland is “---” shaped in appearance.
   1.   Butterfly.
   2.   Bean.
   3.   Round.
   4.   Square.
2. Thyroid gland is “---” shaped in appearance.
   1.   Butterfly.
   2.   Bean.
   3.   Round.
   4.   Square.
3. Anterior lobe of pituitary gland is also called,
   1.   Neurohypophysis.
   2.   Adenohypophysis.
4. Posterior lobe of pituitary gland is also called,
   1.   Neurohypophysis.
   2.   Adenohypophysis.
5. The lobe of pituitary gland secretes the hormone which causes contraction of uterine smooth muscles and induce labor pains.
   1.   Neurohypophysis.
   2.   Adenohypophysis.
6. The lobe of pituitary gland secretes the hormone which causes stimulation of milk production in mammary glands.
   1.   Neurohypophysis.
   2.   Adenohypophysis.
7. The hormone of pituitary gland responsible for production of sex hormones in gonads is,
   1.   FSH.
   2.   LH.
   3.   ACTH.
   4.   TSH.
8. Hypothalamus senses decreased levels of thyroid hormones in blood and releases ------.
   1.   Thyrotropin.
   2.   Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone.
   3.   TSH.
   4.   Oxytocin.
9. Which of the following diseases is caused due to impaired secretion of Vasopressin?
   1.   Pituitary Dwarfism.
   2.   Diabetes mellitus.
   3.   Diabetes insipidus..
   4.   Gigantism.
10. Which of the following diseases is caused due to impaired secretion of Insulin?
    1.   Pituitary Dwarfism.
    2.   Diabetes mellitus.
    3.   Diabetes insipidus..
    4.   Gigantism.
11. Thyroid Gland is present,
    1.   Below hypothalamus.
    2.   In epithalamus.
    3.   In the neck region below the larynx.
    4.   Above kidneys,
12. Which cells of thyroid gland secrete thyroxin.
    1.   Follicular Cells.
    2.   Parafollicular Cells.
    3.   Columnar cells.
    4.   Oxyntic cells.
13. Which cells of thyroid gland secrete calcitonin
    1.   Follicular Cells.
    2.   Parafollicular Cells.
    3.   Columnar cells.
    4.   Oxyntic cells.
14. Which of the following is NOT the function of Thyroid hormones?
    1.   increase Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).
    2.   normal brain development.
    3.   physical as well as mental growth.
    4.   Induction of secondary sex characteristic.
15. Which of the following thyroid disorders is also called “Neonatal Hypothyroidism”?
    1.   Cretinism.
    2.   Myxedema.
    3.   Grave’s disease.
    4.   Goiter.
16. Which of the following thyroid disorders is a result of hyperthyroidism?
    1.   Cretinism.
    2.   Myxedema.
    3.   Grave’s disease.
    4.   Goiter.
17. Which of the following thyroid disorders is characterized by “Exophthalmos”?
    1.   Cretinism.
    2.   Myxedema.
    3.   Grave’s disease.
    4.   Goiter.
18. Which of the following thyroid disorders is characterized by swelling of thyroid gland?
    1.   Cretinism.
    2.   Myxedema.
    3.   Grave’s disease.
    4.   Goiter.
19. Which of the following thyroid hormones is used in treatment of “Osteoporosis”?
    1.   Thyroxin.
    2.   Triiodothyronine.
    3.   Calcitonin.
    4.   Insulin.
20. Parathyroid hormone inhibits the “Osteoblasts” and hence prevents calcium deposition in bones.
    1.   True.
    2.   False.

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