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Endocrine system - Test Set 5

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18 questions

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  1. Question 1

    A.C.T. hormone release by—
    1. From Adernal cortex
    2. From Adernal medulla
    3. From pituitary gland
    4. From pineal
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  2. Question 2

    Diabetes mellitus occur due to lack of synthesis of hormone—
    1. Insulin
    2. Glucogon
    3. Thyroxine
    4. Androgen
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  3. Question 3

    Which phenomenon do bats or dolphins use to find prey, predators or obstacles?
    1. Refraction of Sound
    2. Formation of Beats
    3. Scattering of Sound
    4. Echolocation
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  4. Question 4

    In which one of the following is swim bladder absent?
    1. Cuttlefish
    2. Bony fish
    3. Cartilaginous fish
    4. Silverfish
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  5. Question 5

    The Example of hermaphrodite animal in which cross fertilisation occurs in-
    1. Hydra
    2. Ascaris
    3. Earthworm
    4. Silkworm
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  6. Question 6

    'Pigeon Milk' is produced by—
    1. Crop
    2. Birds
    3. Mammals
    4. All of these
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  7. Question 7

    Sweat glands in mammals are primarily concerned with—
    1. Removal of excess salts
    2. Excretion of nitrogenous wastes
    3. Thermoregulation
    4. Sex-attraction
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  8. Question 8

    A substance that stimulates the production of antibodies when introduced into a living organism is known as—
    1. Carcinogen
    2. Androgen
    3. Antigen
    4. Oestrogen
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  9. Question 9

    The Sigmoid Colon is part of—
    1. Anal Canal
    2. Large Intestine
    3. Ileum
    4. Small Intestine
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  10. Question 10

    Which one of the following gland is responsible for secretion of sex hormones?
    1. Adrenal Gland
    2. Thyroid Gland
    3. Pituitary Gland
    4. Sebaceous Gland
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  11. Question 11

    The largest organ of human body is—
    1. Heart
    2. Brain
    3. Liver
    4. Kidney
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  12. Question 12

    Which one of the following is the smallest endocrine gland in human body?
    1. Adrenal
    2. Thyroid
    3. Pituitary
    4. Pancreas
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  13. Question 13

    The ability of the eye to see in the dark, is due to the production of a purple pigment known as—
    1. Carotene
    2. Rhodopsin
    3. Iodopsin
    4. Retinene
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  14. Question 14

    Which one of the following organ excretes water, fat and various catabolic wastes?
    1. Kidney
    2. Skin
    3. Spleen
    4. Salivary Glands
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  15. Question 15

    Pituitary gland is situated in the—
    1. Base of the heart
    2. Base of the brain
    3. Neck
    4. Abdomen
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  16. Question 16

    The colour of the eye depends upon the pigment present in—
    1. Cornea
    2. Iris
    3. Rods
    4. Cones
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  17. Question 17

    Enzymes are-
    1. Microorganisms
    2. Proteins
    3. Inorganic Compounds
    4. Moulds
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  18. Question 18

    The largest mixed gland of human body is—
    1. Thymus
    2. Liver
    3. Pancreas
    4. Spleen
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