Hypothalamus Multiple Choice Questions with Answers – PDF Download

MCQ 1: Hypothalamus is a part of:

1. midbrain
2. forebrain
3. hindbrain
4. none of others

MCQ 2: Release of corticotrophin-releasing factor is controlled by nervous stimulation of hypothalamus as a result of:

1. stress
2. heat and cold
3. pain
4. all of above

MCQ 3: The hormone that controls the release of thyrotrophin releasing factor from the hypothalamus is:

1. oxytocin
2. thyroxine
3. oestrogen
4. testosterone

MCQ 4: The displacement of a set point in the hypothalamus is due to:

1. pathogens
2. pyrogens
3. receptors
4. effectors

MCQ 5: The two hormones produced in the hypothalamus are:

1. oxytocin and oestrogen
2. oxytocin and testosterone
3. oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
4. oxytocin and thyroxine