Chemical Coordination and Regulation(Endocrine Glands and Hormones; Human Endocrine System-Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas, Gonads,...) NEET Questions

Chemical Coordination and Regulation(Endocrine Glands and Hormones; Human Endocrine System-Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas, Gonads,...) MCQ Questions

7.

Which disorder is caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone in children?

NEET - 2017

A.

Acromegaly

B.

Dwarfism

C.

Gigantism

D.

Cretinism

ANSWER :

B. Dwarfism

8.
Which hormone maintains calcium balance in the blood?
A.
Insulin
B.
Parathyroid hormone
C.
Glucagon
D.
Thyroxine
ANSWER :
B. Parathyroid hormone
9.
Which endocrine gland secretes melatonin?
A.
Thyroid gland
B.
Adrenal gland
C.
Pineal gland
D.
Pituitary gland
ANSWER :
C. Pineal gland
10.

Which hormone is responsible for uterine contractions during childbirth?

NEET - 2016

A.

Oxytocin

B.

Progesterone

C.

Estrogen

D.

Prolactin

ANSWER :

A. Oxytocin

11.
The adrenal cortex secretes which of the following hormones?
A.
Cortisol
B.
Adrenaline
C.
Insulin
D.
Glucagon
ANSWER :
A. Cortisol
12.

Which hormone lowers blood glucose levels?

NEET - 2015

A.

Glucagon

B.

Insulin

C.

Cortisol

D.

Adrenaline

ANSWER :

B. Insulin