Description : The second messenger for many hormones is (A) ATP (B) cyclic AMP (C) cGMP (D) UTP HORMONE METABOLISM 227
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Which one of the following is not a secondary messenger in hormone action ?
Last Answer : Which one of the following is not a secondary messenger in hormone action ? A. Sodium B. cAMP C. cGMP D. Calcium
Description : The activity of kinins is modulated by (A) Prostaglandins (B) Ca++ (C) Increased cAMP level (D) Increased cGMP level
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : The catabolite repression is mediated by a catabolite gene activator protein (CAP) in conjunction with (A) AMP (B) GMP (C) cAMP (D) Cgmp
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Vasoconstrictor effect of ADH is mediated by (A) cAMP (B) cGMP (C) Protein kinase C (D) Angiotensin II
Description : Binding of catecholamines to α2− adrenergic receptors (A) Increases the intracellular concentration of cAMP (B) Increases the intracellular concentration of cGMP (C) Decreases the intracellular concentration of cAMP (D) Decreases the intracellular concentration of cGMP
Description : Cyclooxygenase-1 and –2 are responsible for (a) The synthesis of prostaglandins from arachidonate (b) The synthesis of leukotrienes from arachidonate (c) The conversion of ATP to cAMP (d) The metabolic degradation of cAMP (e) The conversion of GTP to cGMP
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Hormone that bind to cell surface receptor and require the second messenger camp is (A) Antidiuretic hormone (B) Cholecystokinin (C) Calcitriol (D) Gastrin
Description : One of the following is not used as a second messenger by hormones: (A) mRNA (B) cAMP (C) Calcium ions (D) Myoinisotol 1, 4, 5 triphosphate
Description : When a photon strikes the rhodopsin: a. bleaching occurs b. retinal molecules are bound to rhodopsin c. the intracellular cGMP is increased d. the sodium ion channels are closed
Last Answer : the sodium ion channels are closed
Description : What is the role of second messenger in hormone action? -Biology
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Description : What is the role of second messenger in the mechanism of protein hormone action? -Biology
Description : Identify A, B and C in the diagramatic representation of the mechanism of hormone action. B A Response 1 C Physiological Responses Select the correct option from the following. (a) A-Steroid Hormone; B- ... ; C - Second Messenger (d) A-Protein Hormone; B-Cyclic AMP; C-Hormone-receptor Complex
Last Answer : (b) A-Protein Hormone; B-Receptor; C-Cyclic AMP
Description : All the following hormones use cAMP as a second messenger except (A) Estrogen (B) FSH (C) Luteinizing (D) Glucagon
Description : Hormonal stimulation of the formation of the second messenger inositol 1,4,5 triphosphate (IP3) quickly leads to the release of which other intracellular messenger? (A) cAMP (B) Prostaglandin (C) Calcinon (D) Leukotriene
Description : The best understood intracellular messenger is cyclic AMP (cAMP). Which of the following statement(s) concerning this intracellular messenger is/are correct? a. Intracellular cyclic AMP is constantly ... of adenylate cyclase d. cAMP is the only cyclic nucleotide active as an intracellular messenger
Last Answer : Answer: a, b The prototypic intracellular messenger is cAMP. To function as a mediator, the concentration of cAMP must change rapidly. In resting cells, cAMP is continuously being degraded by ... produce cGMP. Intracellular calcium ions also serve as second messengers in a large number of cells
Description : All the following statements about TSH are true except (A) It is a tropic hormone (B) It acts on para-follicular cells of thyroid glands (C) Its receptors are membrane-bound (D) Its second messenger is cyclic AMP
Description : All the following statements about ACTH are true except (A) It is a tropic hormone (B) Its target cells are located in adrenal cortex (C) Its receptors are located in the cell membrane (D) Its second messenger is inositol triphosphate
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : How does steroid hormone influence the cellular activities? (a) Using aquaporin channels ‘as second messenger’ (b) Changing the permeability of the cell membrane (c) Binding to DNA and forming a gene-hormone complex (d) Activating cyclic AMP located on the cell membrane
Last Answer : (c) Binding to DNA and forming a gene-hormone complex
Description : Which does NOT occur in a cell stimulated by a steroid hormone? A) The steroid hormone enters the cell by crossing the plasma membrane. B) The hormone binds to a receptor molecule in the ... activates certain genes. E) DNA is transcribed, mRNA is translated, and the result is protein synthesis.
Last Answer : C) The second messenger cyclic AMP is stimulated by the hormone-receptor complex. D) The hormone-receptor complex binds the chromatin and activates certain genes.
Description : Which is associated with a steroid hormone? A) cyclic AMP B) the second messenger system C) production of new proteins D) activation of proteins present in an inactive form E) binding of a protein to a surface receptor on the plasma membrane
Last Answer : C) production of new proteins
Description : The name secondary messenger is given to
Last Answer : The name secondary messenger is given to A. ATP B. Cyclic AMP C. AMP D. Both ATP and AMP
Description : In heart cells, which of the following serves as a secondary messenger, speeding up muscle cell contraction in response to adrenaline ?
Last Answer : In heart cells, which of the following serves as a secondary messenger, speeding up muscle cell contraction in ... A. cAMP B. cGMP C. GTP D. ATP
Description : Which of the following act as secondary messenger ?
Last Answer : Which of the following act as secondary messenger ? A. DG B. `IP_3` C. cAMP D. All of these
Description : The secondary messenger which show antagonistic effect to c-AMP in heart muscle is
Last Answer : The secondary messenger which show antagonistic effect to c-AMP in heart muscle is A. `Ca^(2+)` B. Inositol triphosphate `(IP_3)` C. DAG D. c-GMP
Last Answer : Which of the following act as secondary messenger ? A. cAMP B. ATP C. ADP D. DNA
Description : The biochemical mechanism of action of digitalis is associated with (a) A decrease in calcium uptake by the sarcoplasmic reticulum (b) An increase in ATP synthesis (c) A modification of the actin molecule (d) An increase in systolic intracellular calcium levels (e) A block of sodium/calcium exchange
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : The action of digitalis is enhanced by (a) Sodium (b) Calcium (c) Magnesium (d) Potassium (e) Chloride
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : With regard to membrane receptors for hormones: a. they are often glycoproteins b. they are important for hormones made up of steroid c. those for insulin exhibit an intrinsic protein kinase activity d. glucagon uses calcium as a second messenger
Last Answer : they are often glycoproteins
Description : Hormone receptors that stimulate cAMP production (A) are part of a complex of two proteins that transform the external signal into internal cAMP production (B) are proteins distinct and separate from those ... binding of the hormone (D) are not very specific and bind a number of different hormones
Description : Covalent modification of an enzyme generally requires a (A) Hormone (B) cAMP (C) Protein kinase (D) All of these
Description : Hydroxylation of 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol is promoted by (A) Cytochrome A (B) Panthyroid hormone (C) Cytochrome b (D) cAMP
Description : Hydroxylation of 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol is promoted by (A) Cytochrome - a (B) Parathyroid hormone (C) Cytochrome-b (D) CAMP
Description : Which of the following regulates lipolysis in adipocytes? (A) Activation of fatty acid synthesis mediated by CAMP (B) Glycerol phosphorylation to prevent futile esterification of fatty acids (C) ... result of hormone stimulated increases in CAMP levels (D) Activation of CAMP production by Insulin
Description : Adipose tissue lacks (A) Hormone-sensitive lipase (B) Glycerol kinase (C) cAMP-dependent protein kinase (D) Glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase
Description : Characteristics of Vitamin D and its metabolites include which one of the following? (a) Act to decrease serum levels of calcium (b) Activation of their Vitamin D receptors increases cellular CAMP ... Vitamin D increase renal excretion of calcium (e) Vitamin D deficiency results in Pager's disease
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Features of µ (Mu) opioid receptor include the following except: A. Acts by inhibiting cAMP formation B. Mediates miotic action C. Mediates low ceiling respiratory depression D. Mediates high ceiling supraspinal analgesia
Last Answer : C. Mediates low ceiling respiratory depression
Description : In mammals the female secondary sexual characters are developed mainly by the hormone :-
Last Answer : In mammals the female secondary sexual characters are developed mainly by the hormone :- A. Relaxin B. Estrogens C. Progesterone D. Gonadotropins
Description : Obligatory reabsorption of water (A) Is about 50% of the total tubular reabsorption of water (B) Is increased by antidiuretic hormone (C) Occurs in distal convoluted tubules (D) Is secondary to reabsorption of solutes
Description : Peroxyacetyl nitrate is a – (1) Acidic dye (2) Plant hormone (3) Vitamin (4) Secondary pollutant
Last Answer : (4) Secondary pollutant Explanation: Peroxyacetyl nitrate is a secondary pollutant present in photochemical smog (a mixture of air pollutants) that includes both gases and particulates. It is ... decomposes into peroxy-ethanoyi radicals and nitrogen dioxide gas. It is a lathIymatory substance.
Description : Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function. (a) Oxytocin - posterior pituitary, growth and maintenance of mammary glands. (b) Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the ... sex organs. (d) Atrial natriuretic factor - ventricular wall, increases the blood pressure.
Last Answer : (b) Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleepwake cycle
Description : Given below is an incomplete table on hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each human body. Identify the option representing correct grouping of hormone its gland and ... hormone (b) Placenta Insulin Vasopressin (c) Ovary Insulin Calcitonin (d) Placenta Glucagon Calcitonin
Last Answer : (a) Ovary Glucagon Growth hormone
Description : Peroxyacetyl nitrate is a (1) Acidic dye (2) Plant hormone (3) Vitamin (4) Secondary pollutant
Last Answer : Secondary pollutant
Description : The hormone that increases the blood calcium level and decreases its excretion by kidneys is :
Last Answer : The hormone that increases the blood calcium level and decreases its excretion by kidneys is : A. insulin B. thyroxine C. calcitonin D. parathormone
Description : The hormone that controls the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood is secrated by
Last Answer : The hormone that controls the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood is secrated by A. Thyroid B. Parathyroid C. Pituitary D. Thymus
Description : What hormone decreases calcium levels in the blood.?
Last Answer : Calcitonin is produced by the thryoid gland.
Description : When calcium blood levels fall a gland in the body releases a special hormone?
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Description : The transport of proteins out of the cell is termed exocytosis. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning this process? a. Secretory vesicles fuse with the plasma membrane b. ... or a neurotransmitter d. A decrease in cytoplasmic calcium occurs as part of the secretion process
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c Transport vesicles that bud off the Golgi network carry both material to be secreted from the cell and protein destined to become components of the plasma ... but may also involve generation of diacylglycerol or production of cyclic AMP which activate kinases or phosphatases
Description : A 55 year-old female complaining of vague tiredness is found to have a serum corrected calcium concentration of 2.9 mmol/l. Examination was unremarkable. Which of the following results ... 4) Low normal plasma phosphate concentration 5) Low normal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration
Last Answer : Answers-3 Bit too easy really. A high or even normal PTH concentration in the presence of hypercalcaemia would support the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. A high urinary Calcium concentration may ... but neither confirm the diagnosis. Elevated 1,25 VitD suggests a diagnosis of hypervitaminosis D.
Description : Parathyroid hormone: a. is a peptide hormone b. is released in response to hypocalcaemia c. increases phosphate reabsorption in the kidneys d. increases calcium excretion in the kidneys
Last Answer : is released in response to hypocalcaemia