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प्रश्न
Write the exact location of the following glands:
Pituitary
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उत्तर
The pituitary gland is situated in the brain, between the hypothalamus and the pineal gland, directly behind the nose bridge.
संबंधित प्रश्न
MULTIPLE CHOICE TYPE:
The secretion of ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) is inhibited by
(a) emotion and stress (b) nicotine (c) alcohol (d) morphine
Name the following:
Anterior lobe of pituitary
Given below are two diagrams (one is correct, the other one is somewhat incorrect) showing the transport of a hormone from its source gland/cell to the target organ/cell.

What is the error?
Identify the exocrine gland.
Hormone Cortisol stimulates following processes EXCEPT ____________.
A milkman is very upset one morning as his cow refuses to give any milk. The milkman’s wife gets the calf from the shed. On fondling by the calf, the cow gave sufficient milk. Describe the role of endocrine gland and pathway associated with this response?
Consider the statements given below:
- Micturition is carried out by a reflex.
- Glucose is actively reabsorbed in the PCT.
- ADH helps in H2O reabsorption, making the urine hypertonic.
Which of the above is/are incorrect statements?
Name the following:
Abnormalities caused due to hypersecretion of growth hormone.
Write the main function of the following hormone.
Vasopressin
Identify the gland with the help of following clue:
The gland is located in mid-brain below the hypothalamus.
