Description : The neurotransmitter agent that is normally released in the sinoatrial node of the heart in response to a blood pressure increase is (a) Acetylcholine (b) Dopamine (c) Epinephrine (d) Glutamate (e) Norepinephrine
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Parkinson’s disease (characterized by tremors and progressive rigidity of limbs) is caused by degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of neurotransmitter (a) acetylcholine (b) norepinephrine (c) dopamine (d) GABA.
Last Answer : c) dopamine
Description : Which of the following drugs is the drug of choice in anaphylaxis associated with bronchospasm and hypotension ? (a) Cortisone (b) Epinephrine (c) Isoproterenol (d) Norepinephrine (e) Phenylephrine
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : In which category of muscle fibers, contraction can be regulated by acetylcholine neurotransmitter ?
Last Answer : In which category of muscle fibers, contraction can be regulated by acetylcholine neurotransmitter ? A. ... . Smooth muscle fibers D. all of these
Description : Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter at: a. sweat glands b. the adrenal medulla c. parasympathetic ganglia d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : With regard to the autonomic nervous system: a. the dorsal root ganglia is made up mainly of the cell bodies of the sympathetic nerves b. the preganglionic sympathetic fibres ... the ganglia of both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system d. botulin toxin blocks acetylcholine receptors
Last Answer : the dorsal root ganglia is made up mainly of the cell bodies of the sympathetic nerves
Description : What is the function of epinephrine and norepinephrine? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : All the following hormones promote hyperglycemia except (A) Epinephrine (B) Norepinephrine (C) Insulin (D) Glucagon
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Dopa decarboxylase is inhibited by (A) Epinephrine (B) Norepinephrine (C) α−Methyldopa (D) None of these
Description : Immediate precursor of epinephrine is (A) Metanephrine (B) Norepinephrine (C) Dopa (D) Dopamine
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Dopamine is synthesised from (A) Dihydroxyphenylalanine (B) Epinephrine (C) Norepinephrine (D) Metanephrine
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Tyrosine is required for the synthesis of all of the following except (A) Melatonin (B) Epinephrine (C) Norepinephrine (D) Thyroxine 222 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Description : Cyclic GMP acts as the second messenger for (A) Nerve growth factor (B) Atrial natriuretic factor (C) Epinephrine (D) Norepinephrine
Description : Epinephrine is derived from norepinephrine by (A) Decarboxylation (B) Hydroxylation (C) Oxidation (D) N-methylation
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Choose the correct statement from the following about a1 – adrenergic receptor agonists (a) Norepinephrine > isoproterenol > epinephrine (b) Norepinephrine < epinephrine > isoproterenol (c) Epinephrine = norepinephrine >> isoproterenol (d) Epinephrine > isoproterenol > norepinephrine
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Select the correct statement from the following about a1 – adrenergic receptor agonists (a) Isoproterenol > epinephrine = norepinephrine (b) Epinephrine > isoproterenol > norepinephrine (c) Isoproterenol = epinephrine = norepinephrine (d) Epinephrine = norepinephrine > isoproterenol
Description : Action of norepinephrine and epinephrine are terminated by (a) Reuptake into nerve terminal (b) Dilution by diffusion and uptake at extraneuronal site (c) Metabolic transformation (d) All of the above
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : A person entering an empty room suddenly finds a snake right in front on opening the door. Which one of the following is likely to happen in his neuro- hormonal control system? ... brain. (d) Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal cortex.
Last Answer : (a) Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal medulla.
Description : Fight-or-flight reactions cause activation of (a) the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate (b) the kidney, leading to suppression of renin- angiotensin-aldosterone pathway (c) ... epinephrine and norepinephrine (d) the pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels.
Last Answer : (c) the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
Description : Which pair of hormones has opposite, antagonistic effects? A) insulin--glucagon B) insulin--progesterone C) estrogen--thyroxin D) thyroxin--parathyroid hormone E) epinephrine--norepinephrine
Last Answer : A) insulin--glucagon
Description : What is the cascade of events that follows a stress or trauma to produce adrenal reaction? A) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)-adrenal cortex mineralocorticoids and ... ) E) adrenal cortex (hormones)-hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)
Last Answer : A) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)-adrenal cortex mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids (regulate metabolism and sugar level)
Description : Zinc is involved in storage and release of (A) Histamine (B) Acetylcholine (C) Epinephrine (D) Insulin
Description : A mast cell (or mastocyte) is a resident cells of several types of tissues and contains many granules rich in_______. a) Acetylcholine b) Nicotine c) Epinephrine d) Histamine e) Histadine
Description : Histamine H2 blockers attenuate the gastric secretory response to acetylcholine and pentagastrin as well because: A. H2 blockers block gastric mucosal cholinergic and gastrin receptors as well B. H2 ... acetylcholine and gastrin all act through the phospholipase C-IP3:DAG pathway in gastric mucosa
Last Answer : C. Acetylcholine and gastrin act partly by releasing histamine in gastric mucosa
Description : Which one of the following drugs does NOT act through G-Protein coupled receptors? (A) Epinephrine (B) Insulin (C) Dopamine (D) TSH
Last Answer : (B) Insulin
Description : Patient with morphine coma; what is the medication of choice to reverse its act: a. Bradykinin. b. Epinephrine. c. Amphetamine. d. Naloxone.
Last Answer : d. Naloxone.
Description : In patients with morphine coma, what is the medication of choice to reverse its act: A. Bradykinin B. Epinephrine C. Amphetamine D. Naloxone
Last Answer : D. Naloxone
Description : Did you know the cortisone used in the spinal epidural is not approved by the FDA for disc problems? Has it helped your back pain?
Last Answer : answer:I know two people who have had this sort of thing done. One had significant relief, the other had a very negative experience. Drugs are administered every day off label, which basically means not ... I have no opinion about whether she should try it, only information about drugs and the FDA.
Description : Numbness after cortisone injections normal?
Last Answer : I have had them in my shoulder and I don’t recall it being numb that long.I’d call the doc and ask.
Description : Cortisone shot,azithromycin tablets,and methylprednisolone tablets: what will they do?
Last Answer : You must have a very bad infection. From experience, the prednisolone will mess you up, but it will work to get rid of the infection. Take it early in the day, or you won't be able to sleep. ... change things. However, when you stop taking it, usually 7 days or so? You will feel the exact opposite.
Description : Has anyone here ever had cortisone shots for pain?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, I've had them in my knees and back for arthritis. They didn't help my back. They do help my knees a bit. I have to have total knee replacements sooner or later, so I'm just putting ... The shots hurt, but are worth a try. I've also tried acupuncture, and that helped as well. good luck.
Description : my blood sugar became @ a level of 400 after a cortisone shot after 2 days has only lower to 223 is this normal?
Last Answer : how long will it take for blood sugar level to drop
Description : The most potent hormone concerned with the retention of sodium in the body is (A) Cortisone (B) Aldosterone (C) Corticosterone (D) Cortisol
Description : The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is – (1) Cortisone (2) Progesterone (3) Testosterone (4) Aldesterone
Last Answer : (2) Progesterone Explanation: It was discovered relatively long ago (1930's) that injections of progesterone were effective as a contraceptive in preventing pregnancies. Progesterone is used as a ... for creating a hostile environment for fertilization and not allowing sperm to enter the egg.
Description : Which of the following hormones is released in excess quantity during excitement’? (1) Cortisone (2) Serotonin (3) Adrenaline (4) Oestrogen
Last Answer : (3) Adrenaline Explanation: Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands during high stress or exciting situations. This powerful hormone is part of the human body's acute stress ... largely refers to this hormone as epinephrine, although the two terms may be used interchangeably.
Description : Which of the following hormone is released in excess quantity during excitement? (1) Cortisone (2) Serotonin (3) Adrenaline (4) Oestrogen
Last Answer : (3) Adrenaline Explanation: Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands during high stress or exciting situations. This powerful hormone is part of the human body's acute stress response system, ... , all of which work to increase blood flow to the muscles and oxygen to the lungs.
Description : Which gland in the body secretes the hor- mone cortisone?
Last Answer : The adrenal gland
Description : Compared to a bull a bullock is docile because of (a) higher levels of cortisone (b) lower levels of blood testosterone (c) lower levels of adrenaline/noradrenaline in its blood (d) higher levels of thyroxine.
Last Answer : (b) lower levels of blood testosterone
Description : The amino acid tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of (a) estrogen and progesterone (b) cortisol and cortisone (c) melatonin and serotonin (d) thyroxine and triiodothyronine
Last Answer : (c) melatonin and serotonin
Description : A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is (a) cortisone (b) cortisol (c) corticosterone (d) 11-deoxycorticosterone.
Last Answer : (b) cortisol
Description : Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism? (a) Insulin (b) Glucagon (c) Cortisone (d) Aldosterone
Last Answer : (d) Aldosterone
Description : Select the compound that is preferred for high dose intravenous corticosteroid pulse therapy: A. Cortisone B. Hydrocortisone C. Triamcinolone D. Methyl prednisolone
Last Answer : D. Methyl prednisolone
Description : The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is : (1) Cortisone (2) Progesterone (3) Testosterone (4) Aldesterone
Last Answer : Progesterone
Description : Which of the following hormones is released in excess quantity during excitement ? (1) Cortisone (2) Serotonin (3) Adrenaline (4) Oestrogen
Last Answer : Adrenaline
Description : Which of the following hormone is released in excess quantity during excitement ? (1) Cortisone (2) Serotonin (3) Adrenaline (4) Oestrogen
Last Answer : Oestrogen
Description : What is the difference between a hormone and a neurotransmitter?
Last Answer : A: Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by endocrine glands and are transported through the bloodstream to target cells, while neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that are released by ... at synapses to transmit signals between neurons or from neurons to muscles or glands.
Description : What is the difference between a neurotransmitter and a hormone?
Last Answer : A: A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that transmits signals between neurons, while a hormone is a chemical messenger that regulates physiological processes in the body.
Last Answer : A: Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by glands and travel through the bloodstream to target cells, while neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that are produced by neurons and travel across synapses to target cells.
Description : What is a Neurotransmitter ?
Last Answer : Neurotransmitters are neurotransmitters, the chemicals that are secreted from nerve cells and help nerve stimuli to be transported from one neuron to another neuron or to a muscle cell or a gland .
Last Answer : : Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that are released from the nerve cells and help the nerve stimuli to be transported from one neuron to another neuron or to a muscle cell or a gland.