ANSWER : A
ANSWER : D
ANSWER : A
ANSWER : C
ANSWER : B
ANSWER : B
ANSWER : B
ANSWER : D
ANSWER : A
ANSWER : A
The hypothalamus is the basal part of the diencephalon, forebrain and it regulates a wide spectrum of body functions. It contains several groups of neurosecretory cells called nuclei which produce hormones.
ANSWER : A
The posterior pituitary is under the direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland is located in a bony cavity called Sella turcica and is attached to the hypothalamus by a stalk.
ANSWER : D
Explanation: The pars distalis region of pituitary produces growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone.
ANSWER : D
Explanation: Excess secretion of growth hormones in adults especially in middle age can result in severe disfigurement which is known as Acromegaly, which may lead to serious complications. The disease is hard to diagnose in the early stages and often goes undetected for many years.
ANSWER : C
Explanation: LH and FSH stimulate the gonadal activity and are therefore referred to as gonadotrophins. In males, LH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of hormones called androgens from the testis.
ANSWER : B
Explanation: FSH stimulates the growth and development of the ovarian follicles in females. LH induces ovulation of fully mature follicles and maintains the corpus luteum, formed from the remnants of Graafian follicles after ovulation in females.
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