MCQ on Glands and Hormones

Many questions came from the gland and hormones section of biology in previous exams like SSC, Railways, State PSC, etc. We are providing MCQs based on a detailed analysis of the general science part of the general awareness paper. Students need to practice the question in time for exams and fetch good marks in this section.

Important MCQ on Glands and Hormones:

Que1. Which of the given hormones is found in the gaseous state? 
(a) Abscisic acid
(b) Ethylene
(c) Gibberellins
(d) Auxins

Ans. (b) Ethylene
Explanation: Ethylene is found in the gaseous state.

Que2. Which gas is used in the artificial ripening of green fruit?
(a) Nitrogen
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Ethane
(d) Acetylene

Ans. (d) Acetylene
Explanation: Acetylene gas is used in the artificial ripening of green fruit.

Que3. Which part of a body secreted bile?
(a) Liver
(b) Spleen
(c) Pancreas
(d) Gall bladder

Ans. (a) Liver
Explanation: Liver secreted bile.

Que4. Which of the given organs of the body stored bile?
(a) Appendix
(b) Pancreas
(c) Gall bladder
(d) Spleen

Ans. (c) Gall bladder
Explanation: Gall bladder stores bile.

Que5. Which is the smallest gland in the human body?
(a) Pituitary 
(b) Pancreas
(c) Thyroid
(d) Adrenal

Ans. (a) Pituitary 
Explanation: The pituitary is the smallest gland in the human body.

Que6. Which of the following glands is known as the ” Master gland”?
(a) Adrenal
(b) Thyroid
(c) Pancreas
(d) Pituitary

Ans. (d) Pituitary
Explanation: The pituitary gland is known as the ” Master gland”.

Que7. Which one of the given is the largest gland in the human body?
(a) Pancreas
(b) Stomach
(c) Liver
(d) Kidney

Ans. (c) Liver
Explanation: The liver is the largest gland in the human body.

Que8. Which of the following is responsible for the Sweet taste in fruits?
(a) Fructose
(b) Ribose
(c) Lactose
(d) Maltose

Ans. (a) Fructose
Explanation: Fructose is responsible for the Sweet taste in fruits

Que9. Which of the given hormones regulate blood calcium and phosphate in the human body?
(a) Glucagon
(b) Parathyroid hormone
(c) Thyroxine
(d) Growth hormone

Ans. (b) Parathyroid hormone
Explanation: Parathyroid hormone regulates blood calcium and phosphate in the human body.

Que10. Which of the given glands is a ductless gland?
(a) Kidney
(b) Liver
(c) Stomach
(d) Endocrine gland

Ans. (d) Endocrine gland
Explanation: Endocrine gland is called the ductless gland.

Que11. Which of the following is the second largest gland in the human body?
(a) Salivary gland
(b) Spleen
(c) Pancreas
(d) Kidney

Ans. (c) Pancreas
Explanation: Pancreas is the second largest gland in the human body.

Que12. Which of the given options is an Enzyme?
(a) Lipase
(b) Estrogen
(c) Lecithin
(d) Polythene

Ans. (a) Lipase
Explanation: Lipase is an Enzyme.

Que13. Which hormone is also known as growth hormone?
(a) Pancreas
(b) Cortisol
(c) Somatotropin
(d) Ethylene

Ans. (c) Somatotropin
Explanation: Somatotropin is also known as growth hormone.

Que14. Which hormone is responsible for the release of milk from the mammary gland?
(a) Adrenaline
(b) Thyroxine
(c) Progesterone
(d) Oxytocin

Ans. (d) Oxytocin
Explanation: Oxytocin is responsible for the release of milk from the mammary gland.

Que15.Which hormone increases heartbeat and produces a feeling of excitement?
(a) Adrenaline
(b) Cortisone
(c) Insulin
(d) Testosterone

Ans. (a) Adrenaline
Explanation: Adrenaline hormone increases heartbeat and produces a feeling of excitement.

Que16. Estrogen is produced by which among the following options?
(a) Corpus luteum 
(b) Egg
(c) Follicles
(d) Uterus

Ans. (c) Follicles
Explanation: Estrogen is produced by follicles.

Que17. Which of the given hormones does not produce in women?
(a) Testosterone
(b) Progesterone
(c) Estrogen
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Testosterone
Explanation: The testosterone hormone does not produce in women.

Que18. Which of the hormone is responsible for the regulation of blood sugar?
(a) Adrenaline
(b) Insulin
(c) Testosterone
(d) Thyroxine

Ans. (b) Insulin
Explanation: Insulin is responsible for the regulation of blood sugar.

Que19. Why iodised salt is useful for consumption?
(a) It controls the thyroid gland
(b) It increases resistance to diseases
(c) It improves digestion
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) It controls the thyroid gland
Explanation: Iodised salt is useful for consumption because it controls the thyroid gland.

Que20. Which of the given hormones contains iodine?
(a) Adrenaline
(b) Thyroxine
(c) Insulin
(d) Estrogen

Ans. (b) Thyroxine
Explanation: Thyroxine hormone contains iodine.