MCQs Biology F.Sc. Part 2 ( 2nd Year )
Chapter No.17
Coordination and Control
Total MCQs = 219
All MCQs taken from Old MDCAT Tests

211. Who control the secretions of anterior lobe of pituitary gland?

(A) In the Hypothalamus
(B) In the Adrenal Gland
(C) In the Pancreas
(D) In the Parathyroid

212. What is the role of progesterone hormone in women?

(A) Follicle development
(B) Development of the uterine lining
(C) Spermatogenesis
(D) Female secondary sex characteristics

213. Glands in the endocrine system:

(A) Produce hormones that are secreted into the digestive tract
(B) Release hormones into the bloodstream or the fluid around cells
(C) Release hormones as rapidly as nerve impulses are transmitted
(D) None of the above

214. The pineal gland has been implicated in the disorder:

(A) Diabetes mellitus
(B) Flypothyroidism
(C) Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) syndrome
(D) None of the above

215. The hypothalamus has a dual function in that it:

(A) Sends nerve impulses and also, makes hormones
(B) is both a nervous and olfactory organ
(C) belongs to both the nervous and circulatory systems
(D) is found connected to both kidneys

216. Which of the followings is mismatched?

(A) Oxytocin – hypothalamus
(B) Insulin – pancreas
(C) Glucagon – Pancrease
(D) Thyroid hormone – pituitary gland

217. During emergencies, the “fight-or-flight” response:

(A) Decrease the heartrate
(B) is caused by hormone secretions in the adrenal medulla
(C) is stimulated by cortisol
(D) is the result of aldosterone causing faster blood flow

218. The body’s normal metabolic rate is regulated by:

(A) Thyroid hormones
(B) Epinephrine
(C) Metaboloxin
(D) Prolactin

219. Excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland:

(A) is called hypothyroidism
(B) can cause nervousness, irregular heartbeat, and weight loss
(C) can cause stunted growth and retardation in children
(D) can cause a goiter

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