1. What are ductless glands called?
Endocrine glands
2. What is the hormone produced by the stomach
Gastrin
3. What is the source of hCG?
Syncitiotrophoblast cells of the placenta
4. What does hypothyroidism in adults lead to?
Myxedema
5. What is the risk of total surgical removal of the thyroid glands?
Death due to laryngeal spasm
6. Name the hormone produced by the pineal gland
Melatonin
7. Why total gastrectomy will lead to megaloblastic anaemia?
Due to the absence of intrinsic factor required for vitamin B12 absorption
8. What stimulates the osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus?
Changes in osmolarity of the blood
9. Which hormone is responsible for the ovulation in a woman?
LH surge
10. What is the incomplete descent of the testes in the newborn babies called?
Cryptorchidism
11. What is the first time a female has her menstrual period called?
Menarche
12. Name the enzyme that converts androgens to estrogen.
Aromatase
13. What is the quick contraction of thr ipsilateral facial muscles elicited by tapping over the facial nerve at the angle of the jaw called?
Chvostek’s sign
14. What is the spasm of muscles of the upper extremity that causes flexion of the wrist and thumb with extension of the fingers called?
Trousseau’s sign
15. What is called the Calcium ion lowering hormone in the body?
Calcitonin
16. In what condition are the symptoms of polyphagia seen?
Diabetes mellitus
17. What is the other term used to describe ‘warm-blooded’ animals?
Homeothermic animals
18. In what condition will the symptoms of polyuria and polydipsia be seen without glycosuria?
Diabetes insipidus
19. What is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas?
Glucagon
20. What is secreted by the D-cells of the pancreas?
Somatostatin
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