• Chemical and Nervous Coordination
Back
0

Chemical and Nervous Coordination

Description: All about coordination and integration
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: Chemical coordination and nervous coordination Glands : Endocrine /Exocrine Glands Animal Hormones, Chemical Nature & Characteristics Central Nervous System Nerve Cells- How Information is Conducted? Sensory Neuron, Motor Neurons, Inter Neurons/Relay Neurons (Association Neurons) Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Numbers Decimals in Money, Length and Mass Word Problems Involving Decimals
Start the Quiz
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0
‹
›

Starting from the top and moving towards the bottom, which of the following is the correct sequence of glands in a human body?

  1. Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Thymus gland, Pancreas, Adrenal gland

  2. Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Thymus gland, Adrenal gland, Pancreas

  3. Pituitary gland, Thymus gland, Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland, Pancreas

  4. Thyroid gland, Pituitary gland, Thymus gland, Pancreas, Adrenal gland

  5. Pancreas, Thyroid gland, Thymus gland, Adrenal gland, Pituitary gland

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. The correct sequence of glands in a human body from top to bottom is - Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Thymus gland, Adrenal gland, and Pancreas.

Which of the following statements regarding pituitary gland is incorrect?

  1. It is divided anatomically into an adenohypophysis and a neurohypophysis.

  2. The pars distalis region of the pituitary, produces many hormones.

  3. Adenohypophysis consists of two portions, pars distalis and pars intermedia.

  4. Melanocyte and prolactin are secreted by Pars intermedia.

  5. The pars distalis region of the pituitary is commonly called the anterior pituitary.

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the incorrect statement and hence, the correct answer. Pars intermedia secretes only one hormone, i.e. melanocyte.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about hormones? (a) They are the secretion of the endocrine glands. (b) They are nutrient chemicals. (c) They are intercellular messengers. (d) They are produced in sufficient amount.

  1. a and b

  2. b and d

  3. c and d

  4. a, b and d

  5. a, b and c

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer as b) and d) are the incorrect statements. Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals, which are produced in trace amount.

Which of the following glands is situated in the bony cavity called sella tursica?

  1. Thymus gland

  2. Pineal gland

  3. Pituitary gland

  4. Thyroid gland

  5. Adrenal gland

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is located in a bony cavity called sella tursica and is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk.

Over secretion of ________ stimulates abnormal growth of the body leading to gigantism.

  1. PRL

  2. FSH

  3. LH

  4. GH

  5. TH

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct. Over secretion of GH (growth hormone) stimulates abnormal growth of the body leading to gigantism and low secretion of GH results in stunted growth resulting in pituitary dwarfism.

Which of the following abbreviations does not match correctly with its full form?

  1. TSH - Tear Sac Hormone

  2. ACTH - Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

  3. LH - Luteinizing Hormone

  4. FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone

  5. PRL - Prolactin

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct answer. The abbreviation, TSH is matched incorrectly. The correct full form is - thyroid stimulating hormone.

What are the hormones secreted by adrenal medulla commonly called?

  1. Corticoids

  2. Catecholamines

  3. Adrenaline

  4. Glucocorticoids

  5. Aldosterone

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct. The adrenal medulla secretes two hormones, these are commonly called as catecholamines.

Which of the following is a pair of peptide hormones?

  1. Glucagon and insulin

  2. Testosterone and progesterone

  3. Ghrelin and orexin

  4. Thyroid stimulating hormone and growth hormone

  5. None of these

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct, Glucagon and insulin is a pair peptide hormones.

Based on the number of axon and dendrites, the neurons are not divided into which of the following types?

  1. Unipolar

  2. Tripolar

  3. Multipolar

  4. Bipolar

  5. None of these

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is not a type of neuron, so this is the correct answer.

Which of the following hormones are matched correctly with their functions?

1. MSH a. Regulates pigmentation
2.Vasopressin b. Stimulates resorption of water
3. Oxytocin c. Regulates the ryhthm of our body

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Only 2

  5. Only 3

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct, both 1 and 2 are correctly matched with their functions.

Which of the following statements regarding aldosterone is/ are correct? (a) They stimulate reabsorption of Na+.

(b) They stimulate reabsorption of water. (c) They stimulate reabsorption of phosphate ion. (d) They stimulate the excretion of K.

  1. a, b, and c

  2. a, b and d

  3. b and d

  4. a and b

  5. b and c

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct as only statement c is incorrect. Aldosterone acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ and water and excretion of K+ and phosphate ions.

_____________ transmits impulses from tissues/organs to the CNS.

  1. Afferent fiber

  2. Efferent fiber

  3. Somatic nervous sytem

  4. Autonomic nervous system

  5. Dendrites

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct. The afferent nerve fiber transmits impulses from tissues/organs to the CNS.

Which of the following body parts is responsible for the maintenance of body balance?

  1. Legs

  2. Feet

  3. Ears

  4. Eyes

  5. Head

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct answer. The ears perform two sensory functions, hearing and maintenance of body balance.

In the human eye, cones possess their own characteristic photopigments that respond to a group of colours. Which of the following groups of colours represent the same?

  1. Red, green and white

  2. White, yellow and red

  3. Green, red and blue

  4. Red, blue and white

  5. Green, blue and black

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct. They respond to red, green and blue lights. The sensations of different colours are produced by various combinations of these cones and their photopigments. When these cones are stimulated equally, a sensation of white light is produced.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding 'Islets of Langerhans'? (a) The exocrine pancreas consists of 'Islet of langerhans'. (b) There are about 1 to 2 million Islets of Langerhans in a normal human pancreas. (c) The two main types of cells in the Islet of Langerhans are called α-cells and β-cells. (d) The α-cells secrete a hormone called insulin, while the β-cells secrete glucagon.

  1. a, b, and d

  2. b, c, and d

  3. only d

  4. only a

  5. a and d

Show answer
Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct. Statements a and d are incorrect. The endocrine pancreas consists of ‘Islets of Langerhans’. The α -cells secrete a hormone called glucagon, while the β-cells secrete insulin.

- Hide questions
ADVERTISEMENT

Find more quizzes from top tags

general knowledge
3615 Quizzes
119858 Questions
 technology
307 Quizzes
36705 Questions
 sports
963 Quizzes
19148 Questions
 history
1187 Quizzes
13475 Questions
 physics
598 Quizzes
13441 Questions
 biology
1160 Quizzes
12174 Questions
 science & technology
551 Quizzes
11015 Questions
 chemistry
490 Quizzes
9892 Questions
 maths
518 Quizzes
9324 Questions
 softskills
0 Quizzes
7131 Questions