The part of forebrain also acts an endocrine gland and is believed to produce oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH):

Related Mcqs:

1. The ___________ gland is an endocrine gland controlling growth and stimulating other endocrine glands?

   A. pituitary
   B. adrenal
   C. thyroid
   D. parathyroid

2. Which of the following parts of forebrain carries sensory information to the other parts of the forebrain?

   A. Thalamus
   B. Cerebrum
   C. Limbic system
   D. All of the above

3. The master gland of the endocrine system is the:

   A. thyroid gland
   B. Pancreas
   C. adrenal gland
   D. pituitary gland

4. The hormone produced by thyroid gland include:

   A. Thyroxine
   B. Tri-iodothyronine (T3)
   C. Calcitonin
   D. All of the above

5. A hormone produced from the duodenum that effects the pancreas to produce and release pancreatic juice is:

   A. Oxytocin
   B. Gastrin
   C. secretin
   D. Pancreatin

6. A hormone whose over secretion in pregnancy stimulates melanocytes in skin to produce brown pigment melanin which darkness the skin is produced by:

   A. Anterior pituitary lobe
   B. Median pituitary lobe
   C. Posterior lobe
   D. Both a & b

7. The ____________ gland is frequently referred as ‘master gland’ since it regulates the activity of many other glands?

   A. thyroid
   B. adrenal
   C. pituitary
   D. pineal

8. Midbrain contains a relay center that connects the hindbrain with forebrain. It is called:

   A. Corpus callosum
   B. Pons
   C. Reticular formation
   D. Hypothalamus

9. A part of forebrain that plays an important role in the formation of long term memory, and thus is required for learning:

   A. Hypothalamus
   B. Amygdala
   C. Hippocampus
   D. Cerebrum

10. One of the following parts of forebrain is responsible for most basic and primitive emotions, drives and behaviours:

    A. Thalamus
    B. Cerebrum
    C. Limbic system
    D. All of these