Explore topic-wise MCQs in Human Physiology.

This section includes 20 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Human Physiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The adrenal ___________ secretes small amount of both sex hormones.

A. Medulla
B. Cortex
C. Accessory gland
D. Cells
Answer» C. Accessory gland
2.

Adrenal gland consists of ________

A. ACTH and BCTH
B. Inner and outer layer of kidney
C. Inner medulla and outer cortex
D. Lower adrenal and upper adrenal
Answer» C. Inner medulla and outer cortex
3.

Low level of adrenal cortex hormones results in ________

A. Addison diseases
B. Cushing syndrome
C. Goiters
D. Tetany
Answer» B. Cushing syndrome
4.

Which is not the function of cortisol?

A. Increases glucose uptake by muscles
B. Convert amino acids to glucose
C. Converts fat to fatty acids
D. Increases blood sugar level in response to stress
Answer» B. Convert amino acids to glucose
5.

What is the name of the cells producing the hormone in adrenal medulla?

A. F cells
B. Chief cells
C. Principal cells
D. Chromaffin cells
Answer» E.
6.

The adrenal gland is located ________

A. In the peritoneal cavity
B. On the kidneys
C. Lateral to the liver
D. In the abdominal cavity
Answer» C. Lateral to the liver
7.

WHAT_IS_THE_NAME_OF_THE_CELLS_PRODUCING_THE_HORMONE_IN_ADRENAL_MEDULLA??$

A. F cells
B. Chief cells
C. Principal cells
D. Chromaffin cells
Answer» E.
8.

Which_is_not_the_function_of_cortisol?$

A. Increases glucose uptake by muscles
B. Convert amino acids to glucose
C. Converts fat to fatty acids
D. Increases blood sugar level in response to stress
Answer» B. Convert amino acids to glucose
9.

Low level of adrenal cortex hormones result in ________

A. Goitre
B. Diabetes
C. Addison disease
D. Cushing syndrome
Answer» D. Cushing syndrome
10.

ACTH controls the secretion of ________

A. Cortisol
B. Aldosterone
C. Epinephrine
D. Testosterone
Answer» B. Aldosterone
11.

The adrenal ____ secretes small amount of both sex hormones.

A. Medulla
B. Cortex
C. Accessory gland
D. Cells
Answer» C. Accessory gland
12.

Adrenal_gland_consists_of_________

A. ACTH and BCTH
B. Inner and outer layer of kidney
C. Inner medulla and outer cortex
D. Lower adrenal and upper adrenal
Answer» C. Inner medulla and outer cortex
13.

The adrenal gland is located _______?

A. In the peritoneal cavity
B. On the kidneys
C. Lateral to the liver
D. In the abdominal cavity
Answer» C. Lateral to the liver
14.

ADH deficiency shows ________

A. Polydipsia
B. Polyuria
C. Glycosuria
D. Polydipsia and Polyuria
Answer» E.
15.

Adrenaline hormone increases ________

A. Blood pressure
B. Blood glucose level
C. Arteriosclerosis
D. Oxygen uptake
Answer» B. Blood glucose level
16.

Adrenal gland is derived from ________

A. Endoderm
B. Mesoderm
C. Ectoderm
D. Ectoderm and mesoderm
Answer» E.
17.

ADH acts on ________

A. Loop of Henle
B. Collecting ducts of testes
C. Collecting tubules of kidneys
D. PCT
Answer» D. PCT
18.

Which of the following hormone is known as flight and fight hormone?

A. Thyroxin
B. Adrenaline
C. ADH
D. Oxytocin
Answer» C. ADH
19.

Glomerular area of adrenal cortex is responsible for ________

A. Water and electrolyte balance
B. Steroid hormone secretion
C. Blood pressure
D. Carbohydrate metabolism
Answer» B. Steroid hormone secretion
20.

Adrenaline and non adrenaline are hormones and act as ________

A. Neurotransmitters
B. Energy storing substance
C. Food storage material
D. Energy producing agents
Answer» B. Energy storing substance