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Chapter 11: Chemical Coordination and Integration — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which gland is called the 'master gland' of the human endocrine system?

Answer: B. Pituitary gland — The pituitary gland controls the activity of several other endocrine glands by secreting tropic hormones.

Q: Which hormone lowers blood glucose level?

Answer: C. Insulin — Insulin promotes the uptake of glucose by cells and helps convert excess glucose into glycogen.

Q: A student feels increased heartbeat, rapid breathing, and raised blood pressure during a sudden exam alert. Which hormone is most likely responsible?

Answer: B. Adrenaline — Adrenaline prepares the body for emergency or stress situations by increasing heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure.

Q: Which hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?

Answer: C. Oxytocin — Oxytocin is released from the posterior pituitary and is involved in uterine contraction and milk ejection.

Q: Which of the following is the correct pair of disorder and hormone involved?

Answer: B. Diabetes insipidus — Deficiency of ADH — Diabetes insipidus is caused by deficiency of ADH, leading to excessive water loss through urine.

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Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 11th ZOOLOGY — Chapter 11: Chemical Coordination and Integration, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which gland is called the 'master gland' of the human endocrine system?

A. Thyroid gland
B. Pituitary gland ✓
C. Adrenal gland
D. Pancreas

Answer: B. Pituitary gland
The pituitary gland controls the activity of several other endocrine glands by secreting tropic hormones.

Which hormone lowers blood glucose level?

A. Glucagon
B. Adrenaline
C. Insulin ✓
D. Thyroxine

Answer: C. Insulin
Insulin promotes the uptake of glucose by cells and helps convert excess glucose into glycogen.

A student feels increased heartbeat, rapid breathing, and raised blood pressure during a sudden exam alert. Which hormone is most likely responsible?

A. Insulin
B. Adrenaline ✓
C. Prolactin
D. Oxytocin

Answer: B. Adrenaline
Adrenaline prepares the body for emergency or stress situations by increasing heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure.

Which hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?

A. TSH
B. Growth hormone
C. Oxytocin ✓
D. ACTH

Answer: C. Oxytocin
Oxytocin is released from the posterior pituitary and is involved in uterine contraction and milk ejection.

Which of the following is the correct pair of disorder and hormone involved?

A. Cretinism — Hypersecretion of thyroxine
B. Diabetes insipidus — Deficiency of ADH ✓
C. Tetany — Excess insulin secretion
D. Acromegaly — Deficiency of growth hormone in adults

Answer: B. Diabetes insipidus — Deficiency of ADH
Diabetes insipidus is caused by deficiency of ADH, leading to excessive water loss through urine.

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