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Q: Which of the following is a non-steroidal hormone? (Entry test 2016)

A) Cortisol

B) Testosterone

C) Insulin

D) Aldosterone

Q: Release of calcium from bone into blood is controlled by: (Entry test 2016)

A) Parathormone

B) Calcitonin

C) Thyroxine

D) Both A and B

Q: Exophthalmia is a classic symptom of: (Entry test 2016)

A) Hyperthyroidism

B) Hypocalcaemia

C) Hypochondria

D) Hyperglycemia

Q: The deficiency of calcitonin results in: (Entry test 2017)

A) Bone formation

B) Kidney stone

C) Hyperthyroidism

D) Hypothyroidism

Q: Goblet cells are: (Entry test 2018)

A) Unicellular exocrine gland

B) Unicellular endocrine gland

C) Multicellular exocrine gland

D) Multicellular endocrine gland

Q: Which factor is not involved in release of oxytocin in females? (Entry test 2018)

A) Stretching of uterus

B) Stretching of cervix

C) Low level of testosterone

D) Low level of progesterone

Q: A man experiences sweating, increased heart rate and respiration before an interview. Which hormone is responsible? (Entry test 2019)

A) Adrenocorticotropic hormone

B) Insulin and glucagon

C) Epinephrine and norepinephrine

D) Aldosterone

Q: Hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary gland via: (Entry test 2019)

A) Nerves

B) Infundibulum

C) Blood

D) No connection

Q: Find the mismatch: (Entry test 2019)

A) Thyroid gland-T₃ and T₄

B) Parathyroid gland-Calcitonin

C) Pancreas-Insulin

D) Gonads-Testes and ovaries

Q: Chemically hormones are: (Entry test 2019)

A) Carbohydrates

B) Proteins

C) Steroids

D) Both B and C

Q: Glucose is converted in the liver to glycogen in response to: (Entry test 2019)

A) Glucagon

B) Insulin

C) Bile

D) Both A and B

Q: In males luteinizing hormone is also known as: (Entry test 2019)

A) ACTH

B) ICSH

C) TRH

D) MSH

Q: The deficiency of which micronutrient causes goiter formation? (Entry test 2019)

A) Iron

B) Zinc

C) Iodine

D) Na⁺

Q: A condition in which abnormally large volume of urine is produced is: (Entry test 2019)

A) Polydipsia

B) Polyuria

C) Polyphagia

D) Polyanypsida

Q: Which body function is controlled through positive feedback mechanism? (Entry test 2020)

A) Labour contractions

B) Body temperature

C) Insulin production

D) Thyroxin release

Q: The social organization of the living monkeys was studied by: (Entry test 2006)

A) Allen

B) Thorpe

C) Schjeldeup-Ebbc

D) Carpenter

Q: Corpuscular animals are active during: (Entry test 2006)

A) Night

B) Day

C) Twilight

D) Spring

Q: The changes in the biochemical composition and physiology occurring at regular intervals in 24 hours are termed as: (Entry test 2011)

A) Giovannal rhythm

B) Lunar rhythm

C) Circadian rhythm

D) Tidal rhythm

Q: In spiders, the organs that contain the silk glands are called: (Entry test 2011)

A) Spinnerets

B) Carapaces

C) Madriporite

D) Tube feet

Q: Which of the following is NOT an innate behavior? (Entry test 2011)

A) A baby mammal sucking milk

B) A dog looking for its food dish

C) A worm moving away from bright light

D) A spider spinning a web