Description : Blood pressure may be increased by the excessive secretion of (1) Thyroxine (2) Testosterone (3) Estradiol (4) Estrol
Last Answer : Thyroxine
Description : Secretion of progesterone by corpus luteum is initiated by (a) testosterone (b) thyroxine (c) MSH (d) LH.
Last Answer : d) LH.
Description : A common intermediate in the synthesis of cortisol and aldosterone is (A) Progesterone (B) Testosterone (C) Estradiol (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Conversion of testosterone to estradiol requires the enzyme: (A) Aromatase (B) Dehydrogenase (C) Lyase (D) Isomerase HORMONE METABOLISM 215
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 : Secretion of luteinising hormone is increased by (A) GnRH (B) FSH (C) Testosterone (D) None of these
Description : All the following statements about FSH are true except (A) It is a tropic hormone secreted by anterior pituitary (B) Its secretion is increased by gonadotropin releasing hormone (C) It acts on Sertoli cells (D) It increases the synthesis of testosterone
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The effects of stress include: a. increased testosterone secretion b. decreased insulin secretion c. increased prolactin secretion d. increased ADH secretion
Last Answer : . increased ADH secretion
Description : Transdermal estradiol differs from oral estrogen therapy in that it: A. Causes less induction of hepatic synthesis of clotting factors B. Does not inhibit FSH secretion C. Does not affect vaginal cytology D. All of the above are correct
Last Answer : A. Causes less induction of hepatic synthesis of clotting factors
Description : Which one of the following hormones contains iodine? (1) Thyroxine (2) Testosterone (3) Insulin (4) Adrenaline
Last Answer : (1) Thyroxine Explanation: Thyroxine is produced by attaching iodine atoms to the ring structures of this protein's tyrosine residues; thyroxine (T4) contains four iodine atoms
Last Answer : (1) Thyroxine Explanation: Thyroxine is produced by attaching iodine atoms to the ring structures of this protein's tyrosine residues; thyroxine (T4) contains four iodine atoms, while triiodothyronine (T3), otherwise identical to T4, has one less iodine atom per molecule.
Description : Nicotine acts as a stimulant, because it mimics the effect of (a) testosterone (b) dopamine (c) thyroxine (d) acetylcholine.
Last Answer : (d) acetylcholine.
Description : Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus)? (a) Insulin, glucagon (b) Thyroxine, insulin (c) Somatostatin, oxytocin (d) Cortisol, testosterone
Last Answer : (d) Cortisol, testosterone
Description : In males, secretion of luteinising hormone is inhibited by (A) Gonadotropin releasing hormone (B) FSH (C) High blood level of testosterone (D) Inhibin
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Excessive secretion from the pituitary gland in children results in – (1) increased height (2) retarded growth (3) weakening of bones (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) increased height
Description : Location and secretion of Leydig’s cells are (a) liver-cholesterol (b) ovary-estrogen (c) testis-testosterone (d) pancreas-glucagon.
Last Answer : (c) testis-testosterone
Description : Occurrence of Leydig’s cells and their secretion is (a) ovary and estrogen (b) liver and cholesterol (c) pancreas and glucagon (d) testis and testosterone.
Last Answer : d) testis and testosterone.
Description : Finasteride acts by: A. Blocking testosterone receptors in the prostate gland B. Reducing testosterone secretion from testes C. Reducing LH secretion from pituitary D. Lowering circulating as well as prostatic dihydrotestosterone concentration
Last Answer : D. Lowering circulating as well as prostatic dihydrotestosterone concentration
Description : ACTH stimulates the secretion of (A) Glucocorticoids (B) Epinephrine (C) Thyroxine (D) Luteinizing hormone
Description : Acromegaly results due to excessive release of (A) Thyroxine (B) Growth hormone (C) Insulin (D) Glucagon
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Excessive secretion of glucocorticoids raises blood glucose by (A) Decreasing glycogenesis (B) Increasing glycogenolysis (C) Increasing gluconeogenesis (D) Inhibiting HMP shunt
Description : An important feature of maple syrup urine disease is (A) Patient can not be treated by dietary regulation (B) Without treatment death, of patient may occur by the end of second year of life (C) Blood levels of leucine, isoleucine and serine are increased (D) Excessive brain damage
Description : In adrenogenital syndrome due to total absence of 21-hydroxylase in adrenal cortex, there is (A) Deficient secretion of glucocorticoids (B) Deficient secretion of mineralcorticoids (C) Excessive secretion of androgens (D) All of these
Description : Excessive secretion of ACTH causes (A) Cushing’s syndrome (B) Addison’s disease (C) Myxoedema (D) Thyrotoxicosis
Description : Of the following disorders, which results from excessive secretion of somatotropin? a) Acromegaly The patient with acromegaly demonstrates progressive enlargement of peripheral body parts, most ... syndrome is the result of abnormal secretion of adrenocortical hormones, especially androgen.
Last Answer : a) Acromegaly The patient with acromegaly demonstrates progressive enlargement of peripheral body parts, most commonly the face, head, hands, and feet.
Description : Excessive secretion from the pituitary gland in the children results in?
Last Answer : Increased height.
Description : A 55-year-old male undergoes a total abdominal colectomy. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the hormonal response to the surgical procedure? a. Adrenocorticotropic ... in serum insulin and a fall in glucagon accelerate hepatic glucose production and maintain gluconeogenesis
Last Answer : Answer: a, c One of the earliest consequence of a surgical procedure is the rise in levels of circulating cortisol that occur in response to a sudden outpouring of ACTH ... hepatic glucose production, and, with other hormones (epinephrine and glucocorticoids), gluconeogenesis is maintained
Description : Atropine overdose may cause which one of the following (a) Gastrointestinal smooth muscle crampine (b) Increased cardiac rate (c) Increased gastric secretion (d) Pupillary constriction (e) Urinary frequency
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Down regulation is (A) Increased destruction of a hormone (B) Feed back inhibition of hormone secretion (C) Decreased concentration of a hormone in blood (D) Decrease in number of receptors for a hormone
Description : The primary stimulus for insulin secretion is increased. (A) Blood level of epinephrine (B) Blood level of glucagon (C) Blood level of glucose (D) Water intake
Description : Essential amino acids have been advocated as standard therapy for renal failure. Which of the following statements are true? A. Increased survival from acute renal failure has been reported ... BUN and creatinine to the same degree as solutions containing excessive nonessential amino acids.
Last Answer : Answer: BC DISCUSSION: Essential amino acids and hypertonic dextrose, as opposed to hypertonic dextrose alone, was reported by Abel and co-workers to be associated with a decreased mortality rate ... renal failure have not been carried out in sufficient numbers to yield answers to this question
Description : The following are true about aldosterone: a. it is secreted by the adrenal medulla b. its secretion is stimulated by decreased blood volume c. it stimulates active reabsorption of sodium in the distal renal tubules. d. it causes increased secretion of potassium by the distal renal tubules.
Last Answer : it causes increased secretion of potassium by the distal renal tubules.
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 : The major metabolite of progesterone is (A) Pregnenolone (B) Pregnanediol (C) Estradiol (D) Norethindrone
Description : Stein-leventhal syndrome is due to overproduction of (A) Estrogens (B) Androgens (C) Gastogens (D) Ethinyl estradiol
Description : The serum estradiol level in women during 21–30 days of menstrual cycle is (A) 10-20 pg/ml (B) 22-66 pg/ml (C) 73-149 pg/ml (D) 1000 pg/ml
Description : The serum estradiol level in women during 11–20 days of menstrual cycle is (A) 5–30 pg/ml (B) 50–300 pg/ml (C) 500–900 pg/ml (D) 1000 pg/ml
Description : The serum estradiol level in women during 1–10 days of menstrual cycle is (A) 0–10 pg/ml (B) 12–20 pg/ml (C) 24–68 pg/ml (D) 80–100 pg/ml
Description : The serum estradiol level in men is (A) 0–5 pg/ml (B) 5–10 pg/ml (C) 24–68 pg/ml (D) 40–60 pg/ml
Description : Which of the following events is not associated with ovulation in human female? (a) Release of secondary oocyte (b) LH surge (c) Decrease in estradiol (d) Full development of Graafian follicle
Last Answer : (c) Decrease in estradiol
Description : Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone? (a) Epinephrine (b) Ecdysone (c) Estradiol (d) Estriol
Last Answer : (a) Epinephrine
Description : The immediate cause of induction of ovulation in human female is the large plasma surge of (a) LH (b) FSH (c) progesterone (d) estradiol.
Last Answer : (a) LH
Description : Duodenum has characteristic Brunner’s gland which secrete two hormones called (a) kinase, estrogen (b) secretin, cholecystokinin (c) prolactin, parathormone (d) estradiol, progesterone
Last Answer : (b) secretin, cholecystokinin
Description : The estrogen commonly used for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women is: A. Ethinylestradiol B. Estradiol benzoate C. Diethylstilbestrol D. Conjugated estrogens
Last Answer : D. Conjugated estrogen
Description : Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone ? (1) Epinephrine (2) Ecdysone (3) Estradiol (4) Estriol
Last Answer : (1) Epinephrine
Description : Motor starter or controller contacts may become welded together if the contacts _____________. A. open too quickly and arc B. close under excessive pressure C. open or close too quickly D. close under excessive starting current
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operation because of _____________. A. excessive magnetic gap B. low contact pressure C. an open coil D. excessive ambient temperature
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operation due to _____________. A. an open coil B. low contact pressure C. excessive ambient temperature D. excessive magnetic gap
Description : Prime coking coal is always blended with medium or non- coking coal before carbonisation (A) To check against its excessive swelling during heating, which may exert high pressure and damage coke oven walls (B) Because, it alone produces unreactive coke (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (C) Both (A) and (B)
Description : Giving blood and testosterone.
Last Answer : The blood bank/research clinic can answer this for you, or your doctor giving you the treatments. I just gave blood the day I got my flu shot about 10 days ago and they said it was fine, but, in your case, I wouldn’t know.