(MCQ) IAS PRE GS Online Coaching : General Science - "The Endocrine System"

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(MCQ) General Science: 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?

1. i & ii only
2. ii & iii only
3. i & iii only
4. 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.

1. i & ii only
2. All of the above.
3. ii & iii only
4. 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?

1. None
2. ii & iii only
3. iii only
4. 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?

1. i & ii only
2. ii & iii only
3. iii only
4. i & iii only

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