Description : The hormone which regulates the basal metabolism in our body is secreted from (a) adrenal cortex (b) pancreas (c) pituitary (d) thyroid.
Last Answer : d) thyroid.
Description : A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is (a) cortisone (b) cortisol (c) corticosterone (d) 11-deoxycorticosterone.
Last Answer : (b) cortisol
Description : Which hormone regulates the metabolism of sugar released from the pancreas ?
Last Answer : Insulin is the hormone that regulates the metabolism of sugar released from the pancreas.
Description : is a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood? (1) Glucogen (2) Thyroxine (3) Oxytocin (4) Insulin
Last Answer : (4) Insulin Explanation: Insulin is a hormone that allows our body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food that we eat for energy or to store glucose for future use. Insulin ... or too low (hypoglycemia), Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets.
Description : ______ is a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood (1) Glucogen (2) Thyroxine (3) Oxytocin (4) Insulin
Last Answer : Insulin
Description : Which one of the following is secreted by Pancreas and regulates the amount of sugar in the body? (a) Renin (b) Creatin (c) Vitamin (d) Insulin
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Which one of the following statements concerning glucose metabolism is correct? (A) The conversion of Glucose to lactate occurs only in the R.B.C (B) Glucose enters most cells by a mechanism in ... ) An elevated level of insulin leads to a decreased level of fructose 2, 6-bisphosphate in hepatocyte
Last Answer : C
Description : Regarding retinal metabolism: a. insulin is essential for the uptake of glucose by the retina b. anaerobic metabolism predominates c. the pigment retinal epithelium stores glycogen and supplies the need of the retina d. the demand of oxygen is met entirely by the central retinal artery
Last Answer : anaerobic metabolism predominates
Description : Which of the following statements is TRUE of insulin? Is it: a) secreted by the pancreas b) a protein c) involved in the metabolism of glucose d) all of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: D -- ALL OF THE ABOVE
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 : Which gland in the human body regulates the secretion of hormones from the pituitaiy gland? (1) Thymus gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Adrenal gland (4) Hypothalamus gland
Last Answer : (4) Hypothalamus gland Explanation: Hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by releasing hormones secreted by the hypothalamus. Neuroendocrine cells in the hypothalamus ... release substances into small blood vessels that travel directly to the anterior pituitary gland
Description : Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and select the correct option. Source Hormone Function gland (a) Anterior Oxytocin Contraction of uterus pituitary muscles during ... (c) Corpus Estrogen Supports pregnancy luteum (d) Thyroid Thyroxine Regulates blood calcium level
Last Answer : (b) Posterior Vasopressin Stimulates pituitary reabsorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron
Description : Which of the following is commonly referred to as the "master gland" because it regulates so many body activities? Is it: a) pituitary gland b) adrenal gland c) thyroid gland d) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- PITUITARY GLAND
Description : Which gland in the human body regulates the secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland? (1) Thymus gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Adrenal gland (4) Hypothalamus gland
Last Answer : Hypothalamus gland
Description : Spermatozoa in seminal fluid utilises the following sugar for metabolism: (A) Galactose (B) Glucose (C) Sucrose (D) Fructose
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Insulin regulates fatty acid synthesis by (A) Dephosphorylating of acetyl CoA carboxylase (B) Activating phosphorylase (C) Inhibiting malonyl CoA formation (D) Controlling carnitine-Acyl CoA transferase activity
Last Answer : Answer : A
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
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Deficiency of insulin results in (A) Rapid uptake of sugar (B) Low blood glucose level (C) Decrease urine output (D) Presence of glucose in urine
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.
Last Answer : Glucose is regulated by insulin.
Description : Answer: a, b, c, d Free oxygen radicals are chemical species that are intermediates in the normal process of cellular respiration. Oxidants that are free radicals have been implicated as initiators of ... a. C-reactive protein b. Serum amyloid c. a -Proteinase inhibitor d. Fibrinogen e. Albumin
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c, d The acute-phase response is a series of homeostatic responses of the organism to tissue injury in infection and inflammation. After an inflammatory stimulus occurs, a number ... 30% to 50% of the level before injury. The reason for the decrease in production is poorly understood
Description : A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly? (a) Parotid (b) Pancreas (c) Thyroid (d) Parathyroid
Last Answer : (d) Parathyroid
Description : The β3 adrenoceptor differs from the other subtypes of β receptor in that it: A. Is not blocked by the conventional doses of propranolol B. Is located primarily in the heart C. Regulates blood sugar level D. Is not coupled to G proteins
Last Answer : A. Is not blocked by the conventional doses of propranolol
Description : The β 3 adrenoceptor differs from the other subtypes of β receptor in that it: A. Is not blocked by the conventional doses of propranolol B. Is located primarily in the heart C. Regulates blood sugar level D. Is not coupled to G proteins
Description : Insulin like growth hormones are produced by (A) Hypophysis (B) Liver (C) Pancreas (D) Thyroid
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Simple goiter can be prevented by A) surgery to remove the thyroid gland. B) removal of the pituitary. C) administration of ACTH. D) administration of insulin. E) increasing intake of iodine in the diet.
Last Answer : E) increasing intake of iodine in the diet.
Description : Lack of ---- causes diabetes? A. Vitamins B. Sugar C. Insulin (Answer) D. Calcium
Last Answer : C. Insulin (Answer)
Description : The metabolism of sodium is regulated by the hormone: (A) Insulin (B) Aldosterone (C) PTH (D) Somatostatin
Description : Insulin receptors are decreased in number in (A) Obesity (B) Starvation (C) Hyperinsulinism (D) Kwashiorkor HORMONE METABOLISM 221
Description : Action of insulin on lipid metabolism is (A) It increases lipolysis and increases triglyceride synthesis (B) It decreases lipolysis and increases triglyceride synthesis (C) It decreases ... and decreases triglyceride synthesis (D) It increases synthesis of triglyceride and increased ketogenesis
Description : The half life of insulin is (A) < 3–5 minutes (B) < 8–10 minutes (C) < 15 minutes (D) < 15 minutes HORMONE METABOLISM 213
Description : Which Part of the Brain Regulates Body Temperature? A. cerebellum B. cerebrum C. hypothalamus (Answer) D. medulla
Last Answer : C. hypothalamus (Answer)
Description : Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands? A) adrenal cortex--bronzing of skin, no glucose at stress, dehydration and death B) thymus--decrease ... change in secondary sex characteristics E) adult thyroid--low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargy
Last Answer : B) thymus--decrease in sex drive and changes in secondary sexual characteristics
Description : Antioxidants help a person maintain good health because they (a) prevent the vitamins deficiency. (b) prevent excessive oxidation of glucose and other carbohydrates. (c) neutralise the free radicals ... metabolism. (d) activate certain genes in the body cells which help delay the ageing process.
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Which of the following intermediates of metabolism can be both a precursor and a product of glucose? (A) Lactate (B) Pyruvate (C) Alanine (D) Acetyl-CoA
Description : Adipose tissue which is a store house for triacyl glycerol synthesis the same using (A) The glycerol released by hydrolysis of triacyl glycerol (B) The glycerol-3-phosphate obtained in the metabolism of glucose (C) 2-phosphoglycerate (D) 3-phosphoglycerate
Description : Degradation of proteins to amino acids, glucose from carbohydrates and fatty acids from lipids is known as (A) Anabolism (B) Metabolism (C) Catabolism (D) Cretinism
Description : An essential for converting Glucose to Glycogen in Liver is (A) Lactic acid (B) GTP (C) CTP (D) UTP CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 19
Last Answer : D
Description : Two examples of substrate level phosphorylation in EM pathway of glucose metabolism are in the reactions of (A) 1,3 bisphosphoglycerate and phosphoenol pyruvate (B) Glucose-6 phosphate ... phosphate (C) 3 phosphoglyceraldehyde and phosphoenolpyruvate (D) 1,3 diphosphoglycerate and 2-phosphoglycerate
Last Answer : A
Description : Which of the following metabolite integrates glucose and fatty acid metabolism? (A) Acetyl CoA (B) Pyruvate (C) Citrate (D) Lactate
Description : Uridine diphosphate glucose (UDPG) is (A) Required for metabolism of galactose (B) Required for synthesis of glucuronic acid (C) A substrate for glycogen synthetase (D) All of the above
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning metabolic derangements in sepsis and the systemic inflammatory response syndrome which may follow progressive shock? a. Alterations in glucose ... The serum aromatic amino acids fall rapidly as they are actively used in oxidative metabolism
Last Answer : Answer: b, c A broad spectrum of metabolic abnormalities become apparent in sepsis and the systemic inflammatory response syndrome following shock. Disruption of the normal cycles of carbohydrate, ... acetyl coenzyme A. This results in reduced serum level of leucine, isoleucine and valine
Description : The term 'GM food' refers to the food - (1) that grows under genetic measures (2) that is genetically modified (3) that grows under geographical modification (4) with greater glucose metabolism
Last Answer : (2) that is genetically modified Explanation: Genetically, modified foods (GM foods) are foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GM0s), such as genetically modified crops or ... food organisms include selective breeding; plant breeding, and animal breeding, and somaclonal variation.
Description : SER is abundant in cells that are involved in (A) Lipid metabolism (B) Protein metabolism (C) Glucose metabolism (D) Calcium metabolism
Last Answer : (A) Lipid metabolism
Description : A waste product in the metabolism of glucose in cells is: w) oxygen x) methane y) carbon dioxide z) urea
Last Answer : ANSWER: C -- CARBON DIOXIDE
Description : Into which of the following acids is glucose broken down in the first stage of carbohydrate metabolism? Is it: a) pyruvic acid (pie-rue-vick acid) b) lactic acid c) hydrochloric acid d) citric acid
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- PYRUVIC ACID
Description : The term ‘GM food’ refers to the food (1) that grows under genetic measures (2) that is genetically modified (3) that grows under geographical modification (4) with greater glucose metabolism
Last Answer : that is genetically modified
Description : What is the role of insulin in regulating the level of glucose in the blood?
Last Answer : Insulin promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen for storage in liver and muscles. It is secreted when blood glucose levels are high.
Description : Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism ?
Last Answer : Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism ? A. Glucagon B. Cortisone C. Aldosterone D. Insulin
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)