Class 12 Biology · Chapter 4 · Test 2
Pituitary Gland
37 MCQs
37 questions · 30 min · 37 marks
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Question 1
Which gland produces hormones that control other endocrine glands?
- AAnterior pituitary
- BPosterior pituitary
- CThyroid
- DIntermediate pituitary
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Answer: A
Many hormones of the anterior pituitary regulate the activity of other endocrine glands.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT released by anterior pituitary?
- AProlactin
- BADH
- CFSH
- DTSH
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Answer: B
ADH is released from the posterior pituitary.
Question 3
Which of the following is a function of a hormone released by the posterior pituitary?
- AMaturation of egg and sperm
- BDecrease in calcium levels
- CWater retention
- DIncrease in thyroid hormone level
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Answer: C
ADH stimulates water retention by the kidneys.
Question 4
The pituitary gland is attached to the hypothalamus by a stalk called:
- AInfundibulum
- BCorpus callosum
- CPons
- DCerebellum
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Answer: A
The stalk is the infundibulum.
Question 5
The pituitary gland has how many lobes?
- ATwo
- BThree
- CFour
- DFive
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Answer: B
The anterior posterior and intermediate pituitary.
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