$5$-Hydroxytryptamine ($5$-$HT$) is known as:

  • A
    Serotonin
  • B
    Histamine
  • C
    Hirudin
  • D
    Histamine

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$ and choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-$I$List-$II$
$A$. Exophthalmic goiter$I$. Excess secretion of cortisol,moon face,hyperglycemia.
$B$. Acromegaly$II$. Hypo-secretion of thyroid hormone and stunted growth.
$C$. Cushing's syndrome$III$. Hyper-secretion of thyroid hormone,protruding eye balls.
$D$. Cretinism$IV$. Excessive secretion of growth hormone.

Choose the incorrect sentence.

Complete the following analogy-based questions:
$1$. Juxtaglomerular cells of kidney : Erythropoietin :: Atrial wall of heart : .....
$2$. Follicle : Estrogen :: Corpus luteum : .....
$3$. Decrease in glucose utilization at cellular level : Hyperglycemia :: Decrease in blood glucose level : .....
$4$. $\alpha$-cells of pancreas : Glucagon :: $\beta$-cells of pancreas : .....

The following table summarizes some endocrine glands,their hormones,and their functions in the human body. Identify the correct options for the three blanks $A, B$,and $C$.
Endocrine Gland Hormone Function
$A$ Estrogen Maintenance of secondary sexual characters
Alpha cells of Islets of Langerhans $B$ Increases blood glucose level
Anterior Pituitary $C$ Hypersecretion causes gigantism

Given below is an incomplete table on hormones,their source glands,and one major effect on the human body. Identify the option representing the correct grouping of hormone,its gland,and effect.
GlandSecretionEffect on body
$A$EstrogenMaintenance of secondary sexual characters
Alpha cells of Islets of Langerhans$B$Raises blood sugar level
Anterior pituitary$C$Over secretion leads to gigantism

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