Hello students, our next topic for the MCQ is ‘PINEAL GLAND’. The pineal gland is also known for pineal body which is a small cone-shaped structure about 5 to 8 millimeters long. It is located in the diencephalic part of the forebrain. The pineal stalk of the pineal gland has a superior lamina and inferior lamina. The posterior commissure connects the pineal body.
The following MCQ will provide you more information about pineal gland topic.
MCQ.1):The pineal gland is a structure of the diencephalon of the brain and it produces some important hormone including ……………………………….
a)Melatonin
b) Arginine
c) Glycine
d) Thymine
MCQ.2):Another name for Pineal gland is ………………………………………..
a)Apoptosis
b)Medulla
c) Epiphysis cerebri
d)Morula
MCQ. 3):From which of the following cells is responsible for the composition of pineal glands?
a)Glial cells
b)Pinealocytes
c)Coenocytes
d)None of these
MCQ.4):The pineal gland of humans and a few other species concretions is known as ………………………………….
a)Corpus leutium
b)Sertolium
c)Alveolar node
d)Corpora arenacea
MCQ.5):The …………………………… gland is also known as ‘Third eye’ as this gland receives its stimuli through vision.
a)Thyroid gland
b)Pineal gland
c)Adrenal gland
d)Parotid gland
MCQ.6):Who is responsible for the discovery of pineal gland?
a)Herophilus
b)Perophilus
c)Neurophile
d)Lymphophile
MCQ.7):The pineal gland is located on the dorsal surface of the …………………….
a)Stomach
b)Heart
c)Brain
d)Kidney
MCQ.8):…………………..…..Is a neurotransmitter that affects mood behaviour, appetite and sexual function and it is secreted by pineal gland.
a)Serotonin
b)Carbonin
c)Xylin
d)Hemoxylin
MCQ.9):The melatonin hormone is responsible in influences ……………………..
a)Sexual development
b)Follicle nourishing
c)Sleep-wake cycle
d)Both a) and c)
MCQ.10):Which disease is a result of melatonin deficiency?
a)Hypotension
b)Insomnia
c)High BP
d)Diabetes mellitus
Answer
1)a) Melatonin
2)c) Epiphysis cerebri
3)b) Pinealocytes
4)d) Corpora arenacea
5)b) Pineal gland
6)a) Herophilus
7)c) Brain
8)a) Serotonin
9)d) Both a) and c)
10)b) Insomnia
