Type $II$ $(NIDDM)$ hyperglycemia is caused due to . . . . . .
$(a)$ Failure of insulin to facilitate the movement of glucose into cells.
$(b)$ Reduced sensitivity to insulin.
$(c)$ Under-activity of beta cells resulting in increased secretion of insulin.
$(d)$ Reduced reabsorption of water and increased urine output.
Select the correct option given below.

  • A
    $(b)$ and $(c)$ only
  • B
    $(a)$ and $(d)$ only
  • C
    $(a)$ and $(b)$ only
  • D
    $(c)$ and $(d)$ only

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List-$I$List-$II$
$(a)$ Somatostatin$(1)$ Pineal gland
$(b)$ Melatonin$(2)$ Corpus luteum
$(c)$ Aldosterone$(3)$ Placenta
$(d)$ Progesterone$(4)$ Adrenal cortex
$(e)$ $HCG$$(5)$ Islets of Langerhans
$(6)$ Adenohypophysis

Read the following statements and choose how many are incorrect?
$A.$ Neurohypophysis stores and secretes $3$ hormones.
$B.$ Prolactin level remains high for $6$ months after parturition.
$C.$ Calcitonin and parathormones maintain blood calcium level.
$D.$ Cortisol is secreted during stressful conditions.

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:
List-$I$List-$II$
$(a)$ Adenohypophysis$(1)$ Epinephrine
$(b)$ Adrenal medulla$(2)$ Somatotropin
$(c)$ Parathyroid gland$(3)$ Thymosin
$(d)$ Thymus gland$(4)$ Parathormone

Identify the odd one out.

Which of the following statements is false?

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