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 : 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 : Methyl dopa decreases blood pressure by (A) Inhibiting the synthesis of catecholamines (B) Antagonising the action of aldosterone (C) Stimulating the release of renin (D) Inhibiting the breakdown of angiotensin
Last Answer : Answer : A
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 : Aldosterone release is stimulated by (a) Angiotensin I (b) Angiotensin (c) Angiotensin III (d) Both (b) and (c)
Last Answer : Ans: D
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Assertion `:-` An increase in glomerular blood pressure can activate the JG of kidney to release renin. Reason `:-` Angiotensin I is a powerful vaso c
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` An increase in glomerular blood pressure can activate the JG of kidney to release renin. ... . D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the neuroendocrine responses to shock? a. Sympathetic nerve endings release epinephrine which is responsible for greater than 80% ... injury and sepsis d. The renin-angiotensin axis further augments the sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction
Last Answer : Answer: c, d The neuroendocrine response to shock attempts to achieve restoration of effective blood volume, mobilization of metabolic substrates, and maintenance of central ... . Angiotensin II is an extremely effective vasoconstrictor that further augments sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction
Description : A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) activates (a) juxtaglomerular cells to release renin (b) adrenal cortex to release aldosterone (c) adrenal medulla to release adrenaline (d) posterior pituitary to release vasopressin.
Last Answer : (a) juxtaglomerular cells to release renin
Description : A decrease in blood pressure/volume will not cause the release of (a) atrial natriuretic factor (b) aldosterone (c) ADH (d) renin.
Last Answer : (a) atrial natriuretic factor
Description : A decrease in blood pressure / volume will not cause the release of : (1) Atrial natriuretic factor(2) Aldosterone (3) ADH (4) Renin
Last Answer : (1) Atrial natriuretic factor
Description : A specific cortisol binding protein, transcortin is a (A) Albumin (B) α1-Globulin (C) α2-Globulin (D) β-Globulin
Description : Retinol and retinol –binding protein (RBP) bound with this protein: (A) Albumin (B) Prealbumin (C) α2-globulin (D) β-globulin
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Retinol is transported to the blood as retinol attached to (A) α1-globulin (B) α2-globulin (C) β-globulin (D) γ-globulin
Description : Retinol is transported in blood bound to (A) Aporetinol binding protein (B) α2-Globulin (C) β-Globulin (D) Albumin
Description : In increase in α2-Globulin with loss of albumin in urine suggests (A) Primary immune deficiency (B) Nephrotic syndrome (C) Cirrhosis of liver (D) Multiple myeloma
Description : In Thymol turbidity test the protein involved is mainly (A) Albumin (B) α1-Globulin (C) α2-Globulin (D) β Globulin
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Ceruloplasmin is (A) α1-globulin (B) α2-globulin (C) β-globulin (D) None of these
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : What is the function of Renin-Angiotensin in the regulation of kidney function? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Assertion `:-` Feedback mechanism for regulartion of kidney involve hypothalamus & JGA. Reason `:-` ANF mechanism check renin-angiotensin mechanism.
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Feedback mechanism for regulartion of kidney involve hypothalamus & JGA. Reason `:-` ANF ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors are contraindicated in: A. High renin hypertensives B. Diabetics C. Congestive heart failure patients D. Pregnant women
Last Answer : D. Pregnant women
Description : In the rennin-angiotensin system the primary hormone is (A) Angiotensinogen (B) Angiotensin I (C) Angiotensin II (D) Angiotensin III
Description : Which of the following would help in prevention of diuresis? (a) More water reabsorption due to undersecretion of ADH. (b) Reabsorption of Na+ and water from renal tubules due to ... Atrial natriuretic factor causes vasoconstriction. (d) Decrease in secretion of renin by JG cells. (NEE
Last Answer : (b) Reabsorption of Na+ and water from renal tubules due to aldosterone.
Description : Secretion of aldosterone in birds, man, and other mammals is stimulated by
Last Answer : Secretion of aldosterone in birds, man, and other mammals is stimulated by A. Fall in the ... the `Ca^(++)` concentration in blood plasma
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 : 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 : Fall of GFR activate JG cells to release renin which converts angiotensinogen into____. Angiotensinogen-II is a powerfull_____. Causes increase in glo
Last Answer : Fall of GFR activate JG cells to release renin which converts angiotensinogen into____. ... glomerular blood pressure. Causes increase in_____.
Description : The followings are steroid hormones: a. corticotrophic hormone (ACTH) b. aldosterone c. thyroxine d. growth hormone
Last Answer : aldosterone
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 : Progesterone is transported in blood by (A) Transcortin (B) Sex hormone binding globulin (C) Albumin (D) Testosterone estrogen binding globulin
Description : When thyroxine binding globulin and thyroxine binding pre-albumin are saturated with thyroxine, the excess hormone is transported by (A) Albumin (B) Gamma globulins (C) Transcortin (D) None of these
Description : Growth hormone is released by (A) Somatostatin (B) Growth hormone releasing hormone (C) Prolactin release inhibiting hormone (D) Luteinizing releasing hormone
Description : Acromegaly results due to excessive release of (A) Thyroxine (B) Growth hormone (C) Insulin (D) Glucagon
Description : Release of free fatty acids from adipose tissue is increased by all of the following except (A) Glucagon (B) Epinephrine (C) Growth hormone (D) Insulin
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 : The absorption of glucose in the digestive tract (A) Occurs in the small intestine (B) Is stimulated by the hormone Glucagon (C) Occurs more rapidly than the absorption of any other sugar (D) Is impaired in cases of diabetes mellitus
Last Answer : A
Description : Potassium metabolism is regulated by the hormone: (A) Aldosterone (B) PTH (C) Somatostatin (D) Estrogen
Description : The metabolism of sodium is regulated by the hormone: (A) Insulin (B) Aldosterone (C) PTH (D) Somatostatin
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
Description : A hormone which cannot cross the blood brain barrier is (A) Epinephrine (B) Aldosterone (C) ACTH (D) TSH