Description : Catecholamine hormones are synthesized in the (A) Chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla (B) Zona glomerulosa of adrenal cortex (C) Zona fasciculate of adrenal cortex (D) Zona reticularis of adrenal cortex
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Aldosterone synthesis occurs in (A) Zona reticularis (B) Zona fasciculata (C) Zona glomerulosa (D) Chromaffian cells
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The following are true about the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex: a. zona fasciculata secretes cortisol b. zona glomerulosa secretes aldosterone c. secretion of aldosterone is stimulated by ACTH d. all
Last Answer : all
Description : Zona glomerulosa of adrenal cortex synthesises (A) Glucocorticoids (B) Mineralocorticoids (C) Androgens (D) Estrogen and progesterone HORMONE METABOLISM 223
Description : Epinephrine is synthesised in (A) Chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla (B) Sympathetic ganglia (C) Brain (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Match the following columns and select the correct option. Column-I Column-II (A) Placenta (i) Androgens (B) Zona pellucida (ii) Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) (C) Bulbourethral glands (iii) Layer of the ovum (D) Leydig cells (iv) ... (ii) (iii) (c) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i) (d) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
Last Answer : (d) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
Description : What happens during fertilisation in humans after many sperms reach close to the ovum? (a) Secretions of acrosome helps one sperm enter cytoplasm of ovum through zona pellucida. (b) All sperms except ... all the sperms except one. (d) Only two sperms nearest the ovum penetrate zona pellucida.
Last Answer : (a) Secretions of acrosome helps one sperm enter cytoplasm of ovum through zona pellucida.
Description : Which one of the following statements is fully correct? (A) Hormones are needed in the diet (B) Hormones can be elaborated only by endocrine glands (C) All the hormones enter the ... (D) Hormones are substance synthesized in the body in small quantities and control and regulate metabolic events
Description : With respect to lipoprotein transport and metabolism in the body, the following statements are correct EXCEPT: 1) Arterial walls contain cells with LDL receptors. 2) Cholesterol is required for the ... is assembled in the extracellular space. 5) VLDL transformation to LDL occurs in adipose tissue.
Last Answer : Answers-3 Chylomicrons are formed in the gut from exogenous triacylglycerols and cholesterol. They are released into the lymph and thereby enter the blood.They are not formed in the liver.
Description : Cromolyn has as its major action (a) Block of calcium channels in lymphocytes (b) Block of mediator release from mast cells (c) Block of phosphodiesterase in mast cells and basophils (d) Smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchi (e) Stimulation of cortisol release by the adrenals
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Which of the following hormones is NOT correctly matched with its description? A) thymosin--aids in production of T cells B) thyroxin--needed for growth and development in vertebrates ... by removing glucose into tissues E) epinephrine--released by the adrenal medulla under stressful conditions
Last Answer : D) cortisol--lowers blood glucose level by removing glucose into tissues E) epinephrine--released by the adrenal medulla under stressful conditions
Description : During fertilization, zona pellucida is dissolved by
Last Answer : During fertilization, zona pellucida is dissolved by A. Hyaluronidase B. Hyaluronic acid C. Renin D. Acrosin
Description : Assertion : Presence of zona pallucida over the fertilized ovum prevents ectopic pregnancy . Reason : Zona pellucida helps the ovum to penetrate endom
Last Answer : Assertion : Presence of zona pallucida over the fertilized ovum prevents ectopic pregnancy . Reason : Zona ... . If both Assertion & Reason are False.
Description : Assertion : Zona pellucida is glycoproteinous in nature and dissolved during the event of implantation . Reason : The blastocyst , along with zona pel
Last Answer : Assertion : Zona pellucida is glycoproteinous in nature and dissolved during the event of implantation . ... . If both Assertion & Reason are False.
Description : Which of the following layers in an antral follicle is acellular? (a) Stroma (b) Zona pellucida (c) Granulosa (d) Theca interna
Last Answer : b) Zona pellucida
Description : Increased reabsorption of water from the kidney is the major consequence of which of the following hormones? (A) Cortisol (B) Insulin (C) Vasopressin (D) Aldosterone
Description : Which of the following is noted in cushing’s syndrome, a tumor associated disease of the adrenal cortex? (A) Decreased production of epinephrine (B) Excessive production of epinephrine (C) Excessive production of vasopressin (D) Excessive production of cortisol
Description : Which of the following hormone is not under the control of ACTH? (A) Aldosterone (B) Cortisol (C) Corticosterone (D) Deoxycorticosterone
Description : The most potent hormone concerned with the retention of sodium in the body is (A) Cortisone (B) Aldosterone (C) Corticosterone (D) Cortisol
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Spironolactone is an antagonist of (A) Cortisol (B) Hydrocortisone (C) Aldosterone (D) Testosterone
Description : A common intermediate in the synthesis of estrogens is (A) Cortisol (B) Andostenedione (C) Corticosterone (D) 11-Deoxycorticosterone
Description : A common intermediate in the synthesis of cortisol and aldosterone is (A) Progesterone (B) Testosterone (C) Estradiol (D) None of these
Description : Cortisol is a (A) Glucocorticoid (B) Mineralocorticoid (C) Androgen (D) Estrogen
Description : Regulation of ACTH secretion occurs through (A) Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) and corticotropin release inhibiting hormone (CRIH) of hypothalamus (B) Feedback inhibition by cortisol (C) CRH and feedback inhibition by cortisol (D) CRIH and feedback inhibition by cortisol
Description : Increased reabsorption of water from the kidney is the major consequence of the secretion of the hormone? (A) Cortisol (B) Insulin (C) Vasopressin (D) Aldosterone
Description : In the resting state plasma concentration of cortisol is (A) 0.4–2.0 µg/100 ml (B) 2.0–4.0 µg/100 ml (C) 5.0–15.0 µg/100 ml (D) 18.0–25.0 µg/100 ml
Description : A specific cortisol binding protein, transcortin is a (A) Albumin (B) α1-Globulin (C) α2-Globulin (D) β-Globulin
Description : The predominant glucocorticoid is (A) Cortisol (B) Aldosterone (C) Dehydroephiandrosterone (D) Androstenedione
Description : In Cushing’s syndrome-a tumour associated disease of adrenal cortex, there is (A) Decreased epinephrine production (B) Excessive cortisol production (C) Excessive epinephrine production (D) Decreased cortsoil production
Description : A characteristic feature of marasmus is (A) Severe hypoalbuminemia (B) Normal epinephrine level (C) Mild muscle wasting (D) Low insulin and high cortisol level
Description : Which of the following hormones is not involved in carbohydrate metabolism? (A) Cortisol (B) ACTH (C) Glucogen (D) Vasopressin
Last Answer : D
Description : Which of the following techniques would be most useful in the differential diagnosis between ectopic Cushing's syndrome and pituitary dependent Cushing's disease. 1) Urine free cortisol 2) ... Dexamethasone suppression test 3) ACTH concentrations 4) Inferior petrosal sinus sampling 5) CRF test
Last Answer : Answers-4 Inferior petrosal sinus sampling with an elevated central ACTH concentration compared with the peripheral value is the most valuable test in the differential diagnosis of either Cushing's disease or ectopic Cushing's syndrome. The other tests are far less useful in comparison.
Description : Platelet activating factor is: a. Generated by the action of phospholipase A2 on membrane phospholipids b. Antiinflammatory in most of its actions c. Synthesized by endothelial and other cells d. Exerts a variety of biologic effects which are platelet-independent
Last Answer : Answer: a, c, d Like the eicosanoids, platelet-activating factor (PAF) is not stored in cells but is rapidly produced during inflammation. PAF exerts a variety of biologic effects ... and LTB4. There is considerable overlap and redundancy in the effects produced by PAF and eicosanoids
Description : An antibiotic is - (1) achemical synthesized by a human cell against a microorganism (2) a chemical synthesised by amicro-organism against another micro-organisms (3) a substance produced by blood cells against bacteria (4) a substance produced by blood cells against infection.
Last Answer : (2) a chemical synthesised by amicro-organism against another microorganisms Explanation: An antibacterial is an agent that inhibits bacterial growth or kills bacteria. The term is often used ... by a microorganism that is antagonistic to the growth of other microorganisms in high dilution.
Description : Restriction endonucleases are (a) used for in vitro DNA synthesis (b) used in genetic engineering (c) synthesized by bacteria (d) present in mammalian cells for degradation of DNA.
Last Answer : (b) used in genetic engineering
Description : Restriction endonucleases (a) are present in mammalian cells for degradation of DNA when the cell dies (b) are used in genetic engineering for ligating two DNA molecules (c) are used for in vitro DNA synthesis (d) are synthesized by bacteria as part of their defense mechanism.
Last Answer : (d) are synthesized by bacteria as part of their defense mechanism.
Description : Insulin: a. has a half-lilfe of 60 minutes b. stimulate glycolysis in liver and muscle c. stimulate lipogenesis in liver and fat tissues d. is synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum of the beta cells
Last Answer : is synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum of the beta cells
Description : The following are true about the thyroid hormone a. iodide ions enter the follicle cells by passive diffusion b .T4 and T3 bind to the receptors in nuclei c. thyroxine, once ... thyroglobulin until released d. a greater proportion of tri-iodothyronine is formed when iodine is deficient
Last Answer : T4 and T3 bind to the receptors in nuclei
Description : Proteins that are secreted by cells are generally a. not synthesized on membrane-bound ribosomes b. initially synthesized with a signal peptide or leader sequence at their C terminal c. found in ... endocytosis e. secreted in a form that is larger than the form present in the endoplasmic reticulum
Last Answer : found in vesicles and secretory granules
Description : A polysaccharide which is synthesized and stored in liver cells is (a) arabinose (b) glycogen (c) lactose (d) galactose.
Last Answer : (b) glycogen
Description : An antibiotic is (1) a chemical synthesized by a human cell against a microorganism (2) a chemical synthesised by a micro-organism against another micro-organisms (3) a substance produced by blood cells against bacteria (4) a substance produced by blood cells against infection.
Last Answer : a chemical synthesised by a micro-organism against another micro-organisms
Description : In contrast to Eukaryotic mRNA, prokaryotic mRNA is characterized by (A) Having 7-methyl guanosine triphosphate at the 5’ end (B) Being polycystronic (C) Being only monocystronic (D) Being synthesized with introns
Description : An animal is in negative nitrogen balance when (A) Intake exceeds output (B) New tissue is being synthesized (C) Output exceeds intake (D) Intake is equal to output
Description : The first protein synthesized by recombinant DNA technology was (A) Streptokinase (B) Human growth hormone (C) Tissue plasminogen activator (D) Human insulin
Description : All of the following statements about tRNA are true except (A) It is synthesized as a large precursor (B) It is processed in the nucelolus (C) It has no codons or anticodons (D) Genes for rRNA are present in single copies
Description : Newly synthesized tRNA undergoes posttranscriptional modifications which include all the following except (A) Reduction in size (B) Methylation of some bases (C) Formation of pseudouridine (D) Addition of C-C-A terminus at 5’ end
Description : After formation of replication fork (A) Both the new strands are synthesized discontinuously (B) One strand is synthesized continuously and the other discontinuously (C) Both the new strands are synthesized continuously (D) RNA primer is required only for the synthesis of one new strand
Description : The first true pyrimidine ribonucleotide synthesized is (A) UMP (B) UDP (C) TMP (D) CTP
Description : In contrast to eukaryot ic mRNA , prokaryotic mRNA (A) Can be polycistronic (B) Is synthesized with introns (C) Can only be monocistronic (D) Has a poly A tail