Read the following statements and choose how many are incorrect?
$A.$ Neurohypophysis stores and secretes $3$ hormones.
$B.$ Prolactin level remains high for $6$ months after parturition.
$C.$ Calcitonin and parathormones maintain blood calcium level.
$D.$ Cortisol is secreted during stressful conditions.

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $1$

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Match the hormones given in Column $I$ with their source gland in Column $II$.
Column $I$Column $II$
$i$. Oxytocin$a$. Adrenal medulla
$ii$. Melatonin$b$. Thyroid gland
$iii$. Catecholamines$c$. Pineal gland
$iv$. Calcitonin$d$. Hypothalamus

Choose the correct option from below:

Match the hormones of Column-$I$ with their functions in Column-$II$.
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$A$. Catecholamines$(i)$ Diurnal rhythm
$B$. $MSH$$(ii)$ Immune response
$C$. Thymosins$(iii)$ Pigmentation
$D$. Melatonin$(iv)$ Stress hormone

Given below is an incomplete table about certain hormones, their source glands, and one major effect on the human body.
Identify the correct option for the three blanks $A$, $B$, and $C$.
GlandSecretionEffect on Body
$A$OestrogenMaintenance of secondary sexual characters
Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans$B$Raises blood sugar level
Anterior pituitary$C$Over secretion leads to gigantism

Match the following lists (Hormone and its source of secretion):
List-$I$List-$II$
$(a)$ Somatostatin$(1)$ Pineal gland
$(b)$ Melatonin$(2)$ Corpus luteum
$(c)$ Aldosterone$(3)$ Placenta
$(d)$ Progesterone$(4)$ Adrenal cortex
$(e)$ $HCG$$(5)$ Islets of Langerhans
$(6)$ Adenohypophysis

Consider the following statements about insulin:
$I$. Human insulin is made up of $51$ amino acids arranged in two polypeptide chains.
$II$. The two polypeptide chains are interconnected by two disulphide bridges.
$III$. In mammals,including humans,insulin is synthesized as a pro-hormone,which contains an extra stretch called the $C$-peptide.
$IV$. $C$-peptide is not present in the mature insulin.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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