Which disease is caused by hyper secretion of Glucocorticoids?

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Cushing’s disease is caused by hypersecretion of Glucocorticoids.

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Chapter 9: Control and Co-ordination - Very Short Answer

Chapter 9 Control and Co-ordination
Very Short Answer | Q 8

Give the special function of the following:

Somatotrophic hormone

Sketch and label V.S of Pituitary gland.

All are peptide hormones, EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following statements is TRUE for testosterone?

Identify the CORRECT set of hormones secreted by the 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.

Inflammatory responses can be controlled by a certain steroid. Name the steroid, its source and also its other important functions.

Identify the mismatched pair.

Write a short note on the function of the following hormone:

Androgens

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.