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प्रश्न
Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F). If false, rewrite the correct word (not words) striking out the single wrong one.
Pituitary is of the size of a lemon.
विकल्प
True
False
उत्तर
This statement is False.
Corrected statement: Pituitary is of the size of a pea.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Given below are two diagram (one is correct the other is some hwat incorrect) showing the transport of a hormone from its source gland/ cell to the target organ/ cell.
Which one has the error A or B ?
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Responsible for normal growth of the whole body
Sketch and label the V. S. of pituitary gland.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
The pituitary gland is both exocrine and endocrine in function.
Describe any four hormones secreted by Adenohypophysis.
Write the differences between the endocrine and exocrine glands.
Match the following.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| i. | Oxytocin | a. | Stimulates resorption of water and electrolytes in DCT and collecting ducts. |
| ii. | Vasopressin | b. | Stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones. |
| iii. | LH | c. | Stimulates contraction of uterus during parturition. |
| iv. | TSH | d. | Induces discharge of ovum from Graafian follicles. |
The posterior pituitary gland is NOT a 'true' endocrine gland because ______.
You have learnt that a characteristic feature of endocrine system is the presence of feed back loops. By this what is meant if hormone A stimulates gland ‘X’ to secrete hormone B, the production of ‘A’ could be modified when the level of B changes in our blood. An example is the relation between hormones LH and estrogen (E2). An old woman exhibits the following features. High levels of LH in blood but low levels of E2 in the blood. Another woman exhibits high level of LH in blood and also high level of E2 in the blood. Where is the defect in both these women? Provide suitable diagram to support this answer.
Where is pituitary located?
