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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 has three lobes - anterior, posterior and intermediate.
विकल्प
True
False
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उत्तर
This statement is False.
Corrected statement: The pituitary has two lobes, i.e., the anterior and posterior lobes.
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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 following:
Growth hormone.
State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, rewrite changing the word.
Adrenaline is secreted by pituitary gland.
The pituitary is called the master gland.
Identify the parts of adenohypophysis.
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. |
Which of the following conditions is not linked to deficiency of thyroid hormones?
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.
Oversecretion of growth hormone in adult causes gigantism.
What causes the following?
Acromegaly
The diagram given alongside shows an endocrine gland in the human body. Study the diagram and answer the following questions:
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- Identify the gland. Write its specific location in the human body.
- Label the guidelines 1, 2 and 3 shown in the figure.
- Name any two secretions from part 1 and two from part 2.
- The deficiency of which hormone causes Diabetes insipidus? How is this condition different from Diabetes mellitus with respect to the abnormal substances present in the of urine.

