Endocrine System Exam Questions for Under Graduates: MBBS

LONG ESSAYS (10 Marks)

1.          Name the Anterior Pituitary hormones. Describe the secretion, regulation and functions of Growth hormone.

2.          Describe the steps involved in the synthesis of Thyroid hormones. Explain its physiological functions. Add a note on Cretinism.

SHORT ESSAYS                                                                                          5 Marks

1.          What are the difference between Pituitary dwarf and Thyroid dwarf?

2.          Discuss the action, metabolism and regulation of secretion of glucagon.

3.          What is Cushing’s syndrome? What are its clinical features?

4.          Explain the symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus. Add a note on its management.

5.          Enumerate the Adrenal cortical hormones. Describe the functions of glucocorticoids

6.          Dwarfism.

SHORT ANSWERS                                                                                      3 Marks

1.          Name the hormones secreted by Anterior pituitary.

2.          What are Somatomedins? Where are they secreted?

3.          Name the hormones secreted by Pancreas.

4.          What is Rickets? Mention its clinical features.

5.          What is titan? What are its clinical features?