(QUIZ) General Science MCQs : The Endocrine System
(QUIZ) General Science MCQs : The Endocrine System
1. Consider the following statements.
(i) The Exocrine system consists of glands that secrete chemical messages called hormones.
(ii) Endocrine glands are a part of the Endocrine system.
(iii) Hormones are grouped into 3 classes Steroids, peptides & amines
Which of the options are correct?
- i & ii only
- ii & iii only
- i & iii only
- iii only
2. Which of the following are correct?
(i) Steroids are lipids derived from cholesterol
(ii) Testosterone is a male sex hormone.
(iii) Estradiol is responsible for female sex characteristics.
- i & ii only
- All of the above.
- ii & iii only
- iii only
3. Consider the following statements.
(i) The pituitary gland also called the master gland is located at the base of the brain.
(ii) It has two lobes – anterior & posterior.
(iii) The hypothalamus controls the release from anterior pituitary.
Which of the above are incorrect?
- None
- ii & iii only
- iii only
- i & iii only
4. Consider the following statements.
(i) Growth hormone is a peptide anterior pituitary hormone.
(ii) Too little a too much GH can cause dwarfism or gigantism.
(iii) Gonadotropins & prolactin one seated by posterior pituitary.
Which of the above are incorrect?
- i & ii only
- ii & iii only
- iii only
- i & iii only
5. Consider the following statements.
(i) The posterior pituitary store & release hormones in the blood.
(ii) Ant diuretic Hormone (ADH) stimulates anterior contractions during child birth.
(iii) Oxytocin controls water balance & blood pressure.
Which of the above are inorret?
- i & iii only
- ii & iii only
- ii & i only
- None