Free Chemical Coordination and Hormones MCQs with Answers
257 Chemical Coordination and Hormones MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
Chemical coordination uses hormones released by endocrine glands and carried in blood to specific target cells. Coverage includes the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes, feedback control, and the contrast between slower, longer-lasting hormonal responses and rapid nervous coordination.
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- A. Alpha-cells
- B. Beta-cells
- C. Delta-cells
- D. Gamma-cells
Explanation: Insulin is produced by Beta cells, which are found in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.
Correct answer: Beta-cells- A. Pituitary gland
- B. Adrenal gland
- C. Parathyroid
- D. Thyroid
Explanation: The pituitary gland, specifically through the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), plays a crucial role in managing the body's water…
Correct answer: Pituitary gland- A. MSH
- B. LH
- C. ADH
- D. Melatonin
Explanation: Melatonin is a hormone involved in many biological and physiological regulations in the body.
Correct answer: Melatonin- A. LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
- B. ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
- C. FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
- D. ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)
Explanation: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is a chemical produced in the brain that causes the kidneys to release less water, decreasing the amount of…
Correct answer: ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)- A. Hyperthyroidism
- B. Hypocalcemia
- C. Hypochondria
- D. Hypercalcemia
Explanation: Exophthalmia, the abnormal protrusion of the eyes, is typically associated with Graves' disease, a form of hyperthyroidism.
Correct answer: Hyperthyroidism- A. Parathormone (PTH)
- B. Calcitonin
- C. Thyroxine
- D. Both (a) & (b)
Explanation: The release of calcium from bone into the blood is controlled by parathyroid hormone (PTH).
Correct answer: Parathormone (PTH)- A. Cortisol
- B. Testosterone
- C. Insulin
- D. Aldosterone
Explanation: Insulin is a non-steroidal hormone, distinct from steroid hormones which are derived from cholesterol and are fat-soluble.
Correct answer: Insulin- A. Stretching of uterus
- B. Stretching of Cervix
- C. Low level of testosterone
- D. Low level of progesterone
Explanation: The correct answer is Option C: Low level of testosterone. Testosterone is a male sex hormone and does not influence the release of…
Correct answer: Low level of testosterone249. Find mismatch
- A. Thyroid gland-T3 and T4
- B. Parathyroid gland-Calcitonin
- C. Pancreas-Insulin
- D. Gonads-Testes and ovaries
Explanation: The correct answer is Option B: 'Parathyroid gland-Calcitonin'. This is a mismatch because the parathyroid glands produce parathyroid…
Correct answer: Parathyroid gland-Calcitonin- A. Thymus
- B. Pituitary
- C. Thyroid
- D. Pancreas
Explanation: The pancreas serves as both an endocrine and an exocrine gland. As an endocrine gland, it produces hormones like insulin and glucagon…
Correct answer: Pancreas- A. Pancreas
- B. Gonads
- C. Adrenal gland
- D. Both (A) & (B)
Explanation: The gland that serves as both an exocrine and endocrine gland is the pancreas.
Correct answer: Pancreas- A. Insulin
- B. Prolactin
- C. Lactogen
- D. Thyroxine
Explanation: Prolactin is the hormone responsible for milk secretion after parturition (childbirth).
Correct answer: Prolactin- A. Growth hormone
- B. Follicle stimulating hormone
- C. Oxytocin
- D. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Explanation: Oxytocin is not a hormone of the anterior pituitary. It is produced by the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary gland.
Correct answer: Oxytocin- A. Pituitary gland
- B. Thyroid gland
- C. Parathyroid gland
- D. Adrenal gland
Explanation: Oxytocin is secreted by the pituitary gland. Specifically, it is produced by the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary…
Correct answer: Pituitary gland- A. Testosterone
- B. Progesterone
- C. Estrogen
- D. Thyroxin
Explanation: Estrogen is the hormone responsible for causing the mammary glands to enlarge at puberty.
Correct answer: Estrogen- A. Adrenal
- B. Anterior pituitary
- C. Posterior pituitary
- D. Thyroid
Explanation: The anterior pituitary gland secretes the gonadotropic hormones, which include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone…
Correct answer: Anterior pituitary- A. Estrogen
- B. FSH
- C. Prolactin
- D. Oxytocin
Explanation: The most important hormone in initiating and maintaining lactation after birth is prolactin.
Correct answer: Prolactin