Description : All the following statements about angiotensin are true except (A) Its precursor is an α2-globulin (B) Its active form is an octapeptide (C) It is a vasodilator (D) It increases the secretion of aldosterone
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Assertion `:-` Angiotensin II, activates the adrenall cortex to release aldosterone. Reason `:-` Aldosterone causes reabsorption of `Na^(o+)` and wate
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Angiotensin II, activates the adrenall cortex to release aldosterone. Reason `:-` ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Assertion `:-` Angiotensin II is a powerful vasconstrictor Reason `:-` Aldosterone causes reabsorption of `Na^(+)` and water from distal parts of the
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Angiotensin II is a powerful vasconstrictor Reason `:-` Aldosterone causes reabsorption of ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Select the nonapeptide which can be generated from plasma globulin by snake venom enzymes, causes fall in BP and intense pain when applied to blister base: A. Kallidin B. Bradykinin C. Angiotensin II D. Angiotensin III
Last Answer : B. Bradykinin
Description : Angiotensin II causes rise in blood pressure by: A. Direct vasoconstriction B. Releasing adrenaline from adrenal medulla C. Increasing central sympathetic tone D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : True statements about aldosterone include: a. secretion is mainly under the control of adrenocorticotrophic (ACTH) hormone secretion b. increases hepatic gluconeogenesis c. its secretion is stimulated by angiotensin d. in the kidney, mainly acts on the proximal convoluted tubules
Last Answer : its secretion is stimulated by angiotensin
Description : Thyrotropin releasing hormone is a (A) Dipeptide (B) Tripeptide (C) Octapeptide (D) Decapeptide
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Met-enkephalin is a (A) Tripeptide (B) Pentapeptide (C) Octapeptide (D) Decapeptide
Description : Which ONE of the following is true concerning Antidiuretic hormone(ADH)? 1) Carbamazepine potentiates it's release 2) Ethanol potentiates it's release 3) It circulates in the blood bound to neurohypophysin 4) It is a cyclic octapeptide 5) It is synthesised in the posterior pituitary
Last Answer : Answers-1 ADH is a nonapeptide manufactured in the paraventricular and supra-optic nuclei of the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. It acts on the collecting ducts improving ... agents such as thiazides and SSRIs may potentiate its release. Ethanol usually inhibits release.
Description : Which of the following statements is NOT true about diabetes mellitus? A) Type II diabetes is much more common than type I. B) Insulin injections are required in both type I and type II ... -sugar diet. E) Symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent urination, and glucose in the urine.
Last Answer : B) Insulin injections are required in both type I and type II diabetes.
Description : Angiotensin-II increases the blood volume by
Last Answer : Angiotensin-II increases the blood volume by A. Signaling PCT to reabsorb more NaCl and water B. ... stimulating the release of ADH D. All of these
Description : Vasoconstrictor effect of ADH is mediated by (A) cAMP (B) cGMP (C) Protein kinase C (D) Angiotensin II
Description : Aldosterone release is stimulated by (A) α2-Globulin (B) Renin (C) Angiotensin II (D) Growth hormone
Description : In the rennin-angiotensin system the primary hormone is (A) Angiotensinogen (B) Angiotensin I (C) Angiotensin II (D) Angiotensin III
Description : Prostaglandin synfhesis is increased by activating phospholipases by (A) Mepacrine (B) Angiotensin II (C) Glucocorticoids (D) Indomenthacin
Description : Which one of the following is characteristic of captopril and enalapril ? (a) Competitively blocks angiotensim II at its receptor (b) Decreases angiotensin II concentration in the blood (c) Decreases ... and decreases potassium in the blood (e) Decreases sodium and increases potassium in the urine
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Agents that often cause vasoconstriction include all of the following except (a) Angiotensin II (b) Methysergide (c) PGF2a (d) Prostacyclin (e) Thromboxane
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Aldosterone secretion is controlled by: a. plasma sodium concentration b. plasma calcium concentration c. plasma potassium concentration d. angiotensin II
Last Answer : angiotensin II
Description : Actions of angiotensin II include: a. increases the release of aldosterone b. reduces renin release from the kidney c. vasodilatation d. promotes microalbuminuria
Last Answer : promotes microalbuminuria
Description : Following acute haemorrhage, the following compensatory mechanisms occur: a. increased chemoreceptor discharge b. increased level of circulating angiotensin II c. vasoconstriction of renal efferent arterioles d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to kidney function regulation? (a) When someone drinks lot of water, ADH release is suppressed. (b) Exposure to cold temperature ... During summer when body loses lot of water by evaporation, the release of ADH is suppressed.
Last Answer : (a) When someone drinks lot of water, ADH release is suppressed.
Description : Aliskiren acts by (A) inhibiting the conversion of Angiotensin I to II (B) inhibiting the release of rennin (C) inhibiting the binding of Angiotensin II to the receptor (D) inhibiting the action of aldosterone
Last Answer : (B) inhibiting the release of rennin
Description : Bradykinin and angiotensin II have the following feature common to both: A. They both cause fall in BP B. They both are degraded by Kininase II C. Their precursor proteins are plasma α2 globulins D. They both release aldosterone from adrenal cortex
Last Answer : C. Their precursor proteins are plasma α2 globulins
Description : Enalapril differs from captopril in that: A. It blocks angiotensin II receptors B. It does not produce cough as a side effect C. It is less liable to cause abrupt first dose hypotension D. It has a shorter duration of action
Last Answer : C. It is less liable to cause abrupt first dose hypotension
Description : Captopril pretreatment: A. Inhibits the pressor action of angiotensin I B. Inhibits the pressor action of angiotensin II C. Potentiates the depressor action of bradykinin D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correct
Description : Ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction involves the mediation of: A. Angiotensin II B. Prostaglandin C. Bradykinin D. Thromboxane A2
Last Answer : A. Angiotensin II
Description : Angiotensin II plays a key role in the following risk factor for ischaemic heart disease: A. Hypercholesterolemia B. Ventricular hypertrophy C. Carbohydrate intolerance D. Cardiac arrhythmia
Last Answer : B. Ventricular hypertrophy
Description : Angiotensin III is equipotent to angiotensin II in: A. Releasing aldosterone from adrenal cortex B. Promoting Na+ and water reabsorption by direct intrarenal action C. Causing vasoconstriction D. Contracting intestinal smooth muscle
Last Answer : A. Releasing aldosterone from adrenal cortex
Description : Under physiological conditions the rate limiting enzyme in the generation of angiotensin II is: A. Renin B. Angiotensin converting enzyme C. Aminopeptidase D. Angiotensinase
Last Answer : A. Renin
Description : There are no preformed stores of the following autacoid/autacoids: A. Prostaglandins B. Leukotrienes C. Angiotensin II D. All of the above
Description : This is a serious question, even if it sounds stupid; if you were dying of thirst, would you drink water from the toilet?
Last Answer : Absolutely.
Description : Why doesn't tea quench my thirst?
Last Answer : answer:Much of our tea contains the compound tannin - which can cause dryness in your mouth. The astringency of tannin can make your mouth/throat feel dry - this depends on how strong the brew is. It tricks ... I get that as well (also when I drink iced-tea). I hope I explained it sufficiently. :)
Description : What is it that you hunger and thirst for?
Last Answer : Security… without compromising my freedom.
Description : Rewrite : What thirst quenching,lip smacking,delicious non alcoholic drinks would you recommend for a party of teetotalers?
Last Answer : Coke Zero. Tastes great, and there’s no guilt involved.
Description : Which part of brain is centre of thirst hunger and sleep? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What effects does wander-thirst have on the speaker?
Last Answer : etymology, orthography, phonic qualities, connotations, ambiguous meanings, usage, and so on make them unique
Description : What is the meaning of the word thirst ?
Last Answer : The word thirst means thirst.
Last Answer : : The word thirst means thirst.
Description : What does the word Thirst mean ?
Last Answer : Thirst , thirst etc.
Description : Do you also have such a terrible thirst for the night? I always think I'm scared.
Last Answer : Everyone has it, the body needs to dilute the poison in the form of alcohol.
Description : I have been very thirsty lately, even at night. Can it mean an illness? Thanks
Last Answer : What I know is so thirsty a symptom of diabetes. I would go to the doctor and have blood taken.
Last Answer : I immediately remembered one - we were at a theater performance at the Drama Club in Prague. I don't know what the game was about anymore, but there was a real tap on the stage, where ... the actors were shot beautifully golden foamy beer in dewy glasses. Theater overheated, exhaled air ... (beer)
Description : I always wake up completely exhausted and drink a liter of water. In an hour again, again, again ....... It's true that I'll give you 15 beers, but then such a thirst? That is probably not possible
Last Answer : Not only at night ... ;-D Beer is, holt, diuretic - and thus dehydrates. It is normal.
Description : Do you think with thirst for power, wealth and corruption we can make the world a better place?
Last Answer : The thirst for power and wealth can be a good thing depending on the text It comes in. Corruption on the other hand is never a good thing. Take a good look at what corruption has done to the ... . What happened to using all that power and wealth to do the good things that matter to humanity.
Description : Assertion : Diabetes insipidus iS marked by excessive urination and too much thirst for water . Reason : Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted by th
Last Answer : Assertion : Diabetes insipidus iS marked by excessive urination and too much thirst for water . Reason : ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Assertion : Diabetes insipidus is markee by excessive urination and too much thirst for water. Reason : Anti- diuretic hormone (ADH) is released by th
Last Answer : Assertion : Diabetes insipidus is markee by excessive urination and too much thirst for water. Reason : ... D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Description : What is the word for excessive thirst?
Last Answer : Polydipsia (polly DIP see uh) is a medical term meaningexcessive thirst.
Description : What happens in the body when we thirst?
Last Answer : A poorly localized area of the hypothalamus called the "thirst center" is stimulated by a dry mouth as well as body dehydration, Projections from the thirst center to the thalamus ... initiates the conscious desire for water. The hypothalamus also takes subconscious steps to correct dehydration.
Description : Don't ignore tenacious thirst, frequent urination, or intense sugar cravings.?
Last Answer : The symptoms of Diabetes are not alarming like a sudden stabbing pain. Instead they are more subtle and common place. Reaching for a glass of water because you are thirsty is not usually a reason for ... a long way in creating a healthy balance in the body and maintaining the health of a diabetic.
Description : Important finding of secondary dehydration is (A) Intracellular oedema (B) Cellular dehydration (C) Thirst (D) Muscle cramps
Last Answer : Answer : A