I. Somatostatin inhibits intestinal absorption of glucose, II. Leydig’s cell secrete progesterone, III. Melatonin is secreted by pineal gland, IV. Myxoedema is a thyroid disorder, V. Neurohypophysis secreteS ACTH . Select the correct statements and choose the option
I, II and III
II, III and V
I, III and IV
III, IV and V
Related Questions
Which of the following acts as a temporary endocrine tissue?
Corpus callosum
Corpus luteum
Macula lutea
Corpora quadrigemina
Hormones which interact with intracellular receptors are: I. Steroid hormones, II. ACTH, IIII. Iodothyronines, IV. MSH. Choose the option with correct combination
I and III
II and IV
II and III
I and IV
Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other?
Parathormone – Calcitonin
Insulin – Glucagon
Aldosterone – Atrial Natriuretic Factor
Relaxin – Inhibin
Unlike peptide hormones, steroid hormones:
Bind to receptors on the cell surface
Can directly affect gene transcription
Activate second messenger systems
Cannot enter the cell nucleus
Which peptide hormone primarily targets hepatocytes and adipocytes, promoting glucose uptake and utilization by cells?
Glucagon
Epinephrine
Growth hormone
Insulin
Endocrine glands
ductless
secrete hormones
pour their secretion to blood
all of these
Endocrine glands
ductless
secrete hormones
pour their secretion to blood
all of these
Chemically hormones are
Biogenic amines only
Proteins, steroids and biogenic amines
Proteins only
Steroids only
Hormones
Physical structures within cells that control metabolism.
Chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions.
Enzymes responsible for breaking down food in the digestive system.
Specialized cells that transmit electrical signals throughout the body.
