Chemical Coordination and Integration


  1. A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of following glands may not be functioning properly?









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    Parathyroid disorders: It causes the lowering of blood calcium level. This increases the excitability of nerves and muscles causing cramps and convulsions.

    Correct Option: D

    Parathyroid disorders: It causes the lowering of blood calcium level. This increases the excitability of nerves and muscles causing cramps and convulsions.


  1. The blood calcium level is lowered by the deficiency of









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    A peptide hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland in response to low levels of calcium in the blood. It acts to maintain normal blood levels of calcium by increasing the number of osteoclasts, which break down the bone matrix and release calcium into the blood. It also increases the reabsorption of calcium and magnesium ions in the kidney tubules, so that their concentration is maintained in the blood.

    Correct Option: A

    A peptide hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland in response to low levels of calcium in the blood. It acts to maintain normal blood levels of calcium by increasing the number of osteoclasts, which break down the bone matrix and release calcium into the blood. It also increases the reabsorption of calcium and magnesium ions in the kidney tubules, so that their concentration is maintained in the blood.



  1. Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis lead to the development of:









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    Goitre is caused by deficiency of iodine in diet. Iodine is needed for the synthesis of thyroxine. Toxic agents present in food interfere with thyroxine synthesis and lead to goitre.

    Correct Option: C

    Goitre is caused by deficiency of iodine in diet. Iodine is needed for the synthesis of thyroxine. Toxic agents present in food interfere with thyroxine synthesis and lead to goitre.


  1. A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterised by
    (i) a low metabolic rate,
    (ii) increase in body weight and
    (iii) tendency to retain water in tissues is:









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    Myxoedema is caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone or thyroxine in adults. It is characterised by increase in body weight, puffy appearance, low metabolic rate, and tendency to retain water in tissues.

    Correct Option: B

    Myxoedema is caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone or thyroxine in adults. It is characterised by increase in body weight, puffy appearance, low metabolic rate, and tendency to retain water in tissues.



  1. Which of the following hormones is not a secretion product of human placenta?









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    Human chorionic gonadotropin is released by Anophoblast cells of the placenta. Estrogen and progesterone are also released by placental cells to maintain pregnancy. Prolactin is secreted from anterior lobe of pituitary. Placenta secretes Human Placental Lactogenic Factor which prepare mammary glands to secrete milk.

    Correct Option: B

    Human chorionic gonadotropin is released by Anophoblast cells of the placenta. Estrogen and progesterone are also released by placental cells to maintain pregnancy. Prolactin is secreted from anterior lobe of pituitary. Placenta secretes Human Placental Lactogenic Factor which prepare mammary glands to secrete milk.