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Which one of the following pairs of organs includes only the endocrine glands?

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  1. Thymus and testes

  2. Adrenal and eye

  3. Parathyroid and adrenal

  4. Pancreas and parathyroid

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hormones are secreted by the endocrine system. Endocrine glands do not have ducts. Their secretions (hormones) are secreted into the bloodstream. Discrete endocrine glands - these include the pituitary (hypophysis), thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and pineal glands. Endocrine component of glands with both an endocrine and an exocrine function- these include the kidney, pancreas and gonads. 

Action of endocrine glands is mediated through

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  1. Hormones

  2. Enzymes

  3. Minerals

  4. Vitamins

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endocrine glands release hormones (chemical messengers) into the bloodstream to be transported to various organs and tissues throughout the body.

I am ductless gland. I secrete chemicals which are transported by the blood to target cells. Who am I?

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  1. Endocrine gland

  2. Exocrine gland

  3. Brain

  4. Bone marrow

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gland is an endocrine gland as it released many hormones which travels to the target site cells through blood. Adrenal gland and thyroid gland are endocrine glands.

Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the

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  1. Blood

  2. Lymph

  3. Capillary

  4. Vein

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endocrine glands are the glands of the endocrine system of our body that secretes their hormones, products, directly into the blood. Pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands are the major endocrine glands. In contrast to these glands, some glands release their hormones with the help of a duct onto the epithelial surface and are called endocrine glands. Some of these are sweat gland, mammary gland, lacrimal gland, salivary gland, sebaceous gland, mucous gland etc. 

So, the correct answer is option A.

All functions of the body are regulated and integrated by

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  1. Respiratory system

  2. Digestive system

  3. Neuroendocrine system

  4. Excretory system

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hormones are used to communicate between organs and tissues to regulate physiological and behavioral activities, such as digestion, metabolism, respiration, tissue function, sensory perception, sleep, excretion, lactation, stress, growth and development, movement, reproduction, and mood.

Which of the following hormones is a steroid?

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  1. Prostaglandin

  2. Estrogen

  3. Thyroxine

  4. Adrenaline

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A steroid hormone is a steroid that acts as a hormone. Steroid hormones can be grouped into two classes : Corticosteroids and sex steroids. Within those two classes are the five types according to the receptors to which they bind : glucocorticoid,  mineralocorticoids, androgens, estorgens and progesterone. 

So the correct option is "Estrogen".

Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the blood. ............. transports it to the target organs .................. 

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  1. Blood, target organ

  2. Effector organ, blood

  3. Ducts, target organ

  4. Capillaries, target organ

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the blood for transportation to the effector organ. The effector organ can also be called as a target organ. The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Structure responsible for formation of sigmoid notch is

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  1. Olecranon process of humerus

  2. Olecranon process of femur

  3. Olecranon process of radius ulna

  4. Olecranon process of tibia fibula

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ulna projects beyond the radius as an oleander process which has a deep sub terminal sigmoid notch for articulation with the distal end of humerus.

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system?

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  1. Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus

  2. Organs in the body like gastrointestine tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones

  3. Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones

  4. Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Adenohypophysis is not under direct regulation of the hypothalamus. Neurohypophysis is under direct regulation of the hypothalamus.

Organs in the body like gastrointestine tract produce peptide hormones, heart produce atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) hormone, kidney produce erythropoietin and liver produce angiotensinogen.
Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular messenger. They are secreted from endocrine glands. They act on their target organ and carry out specific functions.
Releasing and inhibitory hormone like Thyrotropin releasing hormone and dopamine, respectively, are produced by the hypothalamus.
Statement C is correct in relation to the endocrine system.

Which of the following disease results from endocrine disorder?

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  1. Goitre

  2. Jaundice

  3. Typhoid

  4. Pneumonia

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) Goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland. A goiter is associated with the thyroid which is not functioning properly.

(B) Jaundice is a yellowish pigmentation of the skin. 
(C) Typhoid is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated water and food.
(D) Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of lung affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli.
So the correct option is goiter.