Adrenal Glands MCQs : This section focuses on the "Adrenal Glands". These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be practiced to improve the Adrenal Glands skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placement, entrance exam and other competitive examinations.
Question 1
ACTH controls the secretion of ________
A. Cortisol
B. Aldosterone
C. Epinephrine
D. Testosterone
Question 2
ADH deficiency shows ________
A. Polydipsia
B. Polyuria
C. Glycosuria
D. Polydipsia and Polyuria
Question 3
Adrenal gland consists of ________
A. ACTH and BCTH
B. Inner and outer layer of kidney
C. Inner medulla and outer cortex
D. Lower adrenal and upper adrenal
Question 4
Adrenal gland is derived from ________
A. Endoderm
B. Mesoderm
C. Ectoderm
D. Ectoderm and mesoderm
Question 5
Adrenaline and non adrenaline are hormones and act as ________
A. Neurotransmitters
B. Energy storing substance
C. Food storage material
D. Energy producing agents
Question 6
Adrenaline hormone increases ________
A. Blood pressure
B. Blood glucose level
C. Arteriosclerosis
D. Oxygen uptake
Question 7
Glomerular area of adrenal cortex is responsible for ________
A. Water and electrolyte balance
B. Steroid hormone secretion
C. Blood pressure
D. Carbohydrate metabolism
Question 8
Low level of adrenal cortex hormones result in ________
A. Goitre
B. Diabetes
C. Addison disease
D. Cushing syndrome
Question 9
Low level of adrenal cortex hormones results in ________
A. Addison diseases
B. Cushing syndrome
C. Goiters
D. Tetany
Question 10
The adrenal ___________ secretes small amount of both sex hormones.
A. Medulla
B. Cortex
C. Accessory gland
D. Cells
Question 11
The adrenal gland is located ________
A. In the peritoneal cavity
B. On the kidneys
C. Lateral to the liver
D. In the abdominal cavity
Question 12
What is the name of the cells producing the hormone in adrenal medulla?
A. F cells
B. Chief cells
C. Principal cells
D. Chromaffin cells
Question 13
Which is not the function of cortisol?
A. Increases glucose uptake by muscles
B. Convert amino acids to glucose
C. Converts fat to fatty acids
D. Increases blood sugar level in response to stress
Question 14
Which of the following hormone is known as flight and fight hormone?
A. Thyroxin
B. Adrenaline
C. ADH
D. Oxytocin