Which of the following is/are the function of melanocyte stimulating hormone?
a) it stimulates the production of melanin in skin and hair
b) it promotes ovulation
c) it helps during gametogenesis
d) all of these
Explanation melanin is secreted from melanocyte which give dark color to the skin
Which of the following hormone/s is/are stored by the posterior pituitary?
a) antidiuretic hormone
b) oxytocin
c) growth hormone
d) both a and b
The hormones of posterior pituitary are released in response to nerve impulses from……….
a) cerebrum
b) midbrain
c) cerebellum
d) hypothalamus
Antidiuretic hormone is also known as…
a) oxytocin
b) vasopressin
c) thyroxin
d) somatotropin
Explanation: dieresis means urine production
Antidiuretic is any substance which ………formation.
a) stimulates urine
b) inhibits urine
c) inhibits urea
d) stimulates uric acid
Explanation: An antidiuretic is a substance that helps to control fluid balance in an animal's body by reducing urination, opposing diuresis.
Osmoreceptors in………monitor the solute concentration of blood?
a) cerebrum
b) midbrain
c) cerebellum
d) hypothalamus
