Which of the following statements about vasopressin (ADH) is incorrect?
Vasopressin is secreted by the posterior pituitary, not the anterior pituitary.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine Disorders
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Vasopressin is secreted by the posterior pituitary, not the anterior pituitary.
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Insulin deficiency leads to diabetes mellitus, characterized by high blood glucose levels and glucose excretion in urine.
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GH deficiency in childhood leads to dwarfism, not gigantism. GH excess causes gigantism.
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ANF, secreted by the heart, lowers blood pressure by promoting sodium excretion and vasodilation.
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Graves’ disease is caused by the excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, leading to increased metabolism and weight loss.
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Gastrin, secreted by the stomach, stimulates the release of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen.
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ADH deficiency leads to diabetes insipidus, not diabetes mellitus.
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Deficiency of thyroxine (T4) during fetal development leads to cretinism, which causes mental retardation and stunted growth.
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Acromegaly occurs in adults due to excess GH secretion, leading to enlargement of extremities and facial features.
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A deficiency of vasopressin (ADH) leads to diabetes insipidus, causing excessive urination and dehydration.
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Diabetes insipidus is caused by a deficiency of vasopressin (ADH), leading to excessive urination and dehydration.
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Deficiency of growth hormone (GH) during childhood results in pituitary dwarfism.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine Disorders