Chemical Coordination and Integration


  1. Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency?









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    Luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates ovulation. Deficiency of insulin causes diabetes mellitus. Deficiency of ADH or vasopressin causes diabetes insipidus. Deficiency of parathormone causes tetany. Deficiency of thyroxine causes cretinism in infants and myxoedema in adults.

    Correct Option: A

    Luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates ovulation. Deficiency of insulin causes diabetes mellitus. Deficiency of ADH or vasopressin causes diabetes insipidus. Deficiency of parathormone causes tetany. Deficiency of thyroxine causes cretinism in infants and myxoedema in adults.


  1. Melatonin is produced by









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    Melatonin is secreted by pineal gland present between the cerebral hemispheres. Melatonin concentration in blood follows a diurnal cycle, it rises in the evening and drops at noon. Melatonin lightens skin colour in certain animals and regulates working of gonads.

    Correct Option: D

    Melatonin is secreted by pineal gland present between the cerebral hemispheres. Melatonin concentration in blood follows a diurnal cycle, it rises in the evening and drops at noon. Melatonin lightens skin colour in certain animals and regulates working of gonads.



  1. Acromegaly is caused by









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    Deficiency of thyroxine causes cretinism in infants and myxoedema in adults. Excess of adrenaline does not cause any disorder. Acromegaly is caused by over secretion of STH or somatotrophic hormone (Growth hormone).

    Correct Option: A

    Deficiency of thyroxine causes cretinism in infants and myxoedema in adults. Excess of adrenaline does not cause any disorder. Acromegaly is caused by over secretion of STH or somatotrophic hormone (Growth hormone).


  1. Which of the following radioactive isotope is used in the detection of thyroid cancer?









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    Iodine is an element used by thyroid gland for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Thus radioactive isotope Iodine -131 is used as radioactive material for detection of thyroid cancer.

    Correct Option: A

    Iodine is an element used by thyroid gland for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Thus radioactive isotope Iodine -131 is used as radioactive material for detection of thyroid cancer.



  1. Adrenaline directly affects on









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    Adrenaline is a neurotransmitter that directly acts on the S A node.
    The hormone adrenaline (epinephrine) is secreted by adrenal medulla. This was first hormone to be isolated in crystalline form. This hormone is primarily responsible for the alarming reactions. It increases the heart rate, breathing blood glucose level.

    Correct Option: A

    Adrenaline is a neurotransmitter that directly acts on the S A node.
    The hormone adrenaline (epinephrine) is secreted by adrenal medulla. This was first hormone to be isolated in crystalline form. This hormone is primarily responsible for the alarming reactions. It increases the heart rate, breathing blood glucose level.