ENDOCRINE GLAND

Total Questions: 34

21. Name the gland that controls the functioning of other endocrine glands. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Adrenal Gland
(b) Pancreas
(c) Pineal Gland
(d) Pituitary Gland

Correct Answer: (d) Pituitary Gland

Solution:The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain.

22. Which of the following gland secretes growth hormone? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 2.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Adrenals
(b) Pituitary gland
(c) Gonads
(d) Pancreas

Correct Answer: (b) Pituitary gland

Solution:The pituitary gland is a structure in our brain that produces different types of specialized hormones, including growth hormone (also referred to as human growth hormone or HGH). The roles of growth hormone include influencing our height, and helping build our bones and muscles.

23. Which of the following parts of the body/glands maintains the body temperature? [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L. (T-I) 05.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Hypothalamus
(b) Adrenal
(c) Thyroid
(d) Pituitary

Correct Answer: (a) Hypothalamus

Solution:Our internal body temperature is regulated by a part of our brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus checks our current temperature and compares it with the normal temperature of about 37°C. If our temperature is too low, the hypothalamus makes sure that the body generates and maintains heat.

24. Which of the following organs produces the enzyme lipase? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 25.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Pancreas
(b) Large Intestine
(c) Liver
(d) Small Intestine

Correct Answer: (a) Pancreas

Solution:Lipase is an enzyme that digests fats. The secretion of this type of enzyme is produced by both the pancreatic gland and the intestinal glands. The lipase secreted by the pancreas is called pancreatic lipase and the lipase secreted from the small intestine is called intestinal lipase. Therefore, it is clear that the lipase enzyme is produced by both the pancreas and the small intestine. It may be noted that the Staff Selection Commission has accepted option (a) as the correct answer.

25. In the pancreas ____ . [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 11.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) There are only endocrine cells.
(b) There is only one type of cell, which performs the same function in both exocrine and endocrine ways.
(c) There are two types of cells exocrine and endocrine.
(d) Only exocrine cells

Correct Answer: (c) There are two types of cells exocrine and endocrine.

Solution:The pancreas is a unique gland because it has both exocrine and endocrine functions.

Exocrine function: Acinar cells produce digestive enzymes (like amylase, lipase, proteases) that are secreted into the small intestine.

Endocrine function: Islets of Langerhans contain cells that produce hormones (like insulin and glucagon) that are secreted directly into the bloodstream to regulate blood sugar.

26. Which cells in pancreas produce Insulin? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 2.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) Thymus
(b) Estrogen
(c) Corpus epididymis
(d) Islets of Langerhans

Correct Answer: (d) Islets of Langerhans

Solution:Pancreatic islets, also called islets of Langerhans, are groups of cells in your pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that makes hormones to help your body break down and use food. Islets contain several types of cells, including beta cells that make the hormone insulin.

27. ______ is a hormone produced by the pancreas and helps in regulating blood sugar levels. [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 10.12.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Growth hormone
(b) Insulin
(c) Oestrogen
(d) Thyroxin

Correct Answer: (b) Insulin

Solution:The most important hormone that the pancreas produces is insulin. Insulin is released by the "beta cells" in the islets of Langerhans in response to food. Its role is to lower glucose levels in the bloodstream and promote the storage of glucose in fat, muscle, liver and other body tissues.

28. Insulin is activated in ____ . [S.S.C. Online Stenographer 14.09.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Pancreas
(b) Parathyroid
(c) Thymus
(d) Pituitary

Correct Answer: (a) Pancreas

Solution:Insulin is synthesized and activated within the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. It is then released into the bloodstream to exert its effects on target cells throughout the body.

29. Which of the following cells secrete insulin? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 1.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) α cells
(b) β cells
(c) δ cells
(d) Nerve cells

Correct Answer: (b) β cells

Solution:Within the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas, the beta (

β

) cells are specifically responsible for synthesizing and secreting insulin. Alpha (

α

) cells secrete glucagon, and delta (

δ

) cells secrete somatostatin.

30. Which cells of the pancreas make insulin? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.09.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Alpha cells
(b) B cells
(c) Beta cells
(d) T cells

Correct Answer: (c) Beta cells

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