Description : Thiazide diuretics inhibit (A) Carbonic anhydrase (B) Aldosterone secretion (C) ADH secretion (D) Sodium reabsorption in distal tubules
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Assertion `:-` An increase in body fluid volume activate osmoreceptors , which stimulate the hypothelamus to release ADH. Reason `:-` ADH facilitates
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` An increase in body fluid volume activate osmoreceptors , which stimulate the hypothelamus ... . If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Antidiuretic hormone (A) Is secreted by hypothalamus (B) Secretion is increased when osmolality of plasma decreases (C) Increases obligatory reabsorption of water (D) Acts on distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts
Description : Which is an example of negative feedback? A) Nursing action stimulates the hypothalamus to release oxytocin that triggers mammary gland milk production. B) When the blood becomes dilute, ADH ... produce sperm or eggs. E) TRH stimulates the anterior pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone.
Last Answer : B) When the blood becomes dilute, ADH is no longer released from the hypothalamus
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 : Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - (1) inhibits the secretion of growth hormone by the pituitary (2) inhibits the rate of heart beat (3) causes the muscular walls of the arterioles to contract that simulates the reabsorption of water from the kidney tubules (4) causes an increase in the blood pressure
Last Answer : (3) causes the muscular walls of the arterioles to contract that simulates the reabsorption of water from the kidney tubules
Description : Which hormone will stimulate the release of milk from the mother's mammary glands when a baby is nursing? A) oxytocin B) prolactin C) ADH D) HGH E) epinephrine
Last Answer : A) oxytocin
Description : Diabetes insipidus results from (A) Decreased insulin secretion (B) Decreased ADH secretion (C) Decreased aldosterone secretion (D) Unresponsiveness of osmoreceptors
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Urine specific gravity of 1.054 indicates (A) Excellent renal function (B) Inappropriate secretion of ADH (C) Extreme dehydration (D) Presence of glucose or protein
Description : Which of the following statements regarding transforming growth factor b (TGF-b) are true? a. TGF-b expression is autoregulated b. TGF-b enhances collagen synthesis c. TGF-b inhibits extracellular matrix production d. TGF-b may inhibit or promote cellular proliferation
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, d TGF-b appears to be one of the key cytokines in control of tissue repair. TGF-b is strongly chemotactic for neutrophils, T cells, monocytes, and fibroblasts. ... TGF-b stimulates the proliferation of densely plated human marrow fibroblasts, but is inhibitory at high concentrations
Description : Prostaglandins stimulate (A) Aggregation of platelets (B) Lipolysis in adipose tissue (C) Bronchodilatation (D) Gastric acid secretion
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Leukotrienes: 1) Are formed from the cyclooxygenase pathway 2) Are synthesized by fibroblasts 3) Decrease vascular permeability 4) Leukotriene D4 has been identified as SRS-A which causes bronchial wall smooth muscle relaxation 5) Stimulate mucus secretion
Last Answer : Answers-5 Leukotrienes are synthesized by leucocytes.They are mediators of allergic reaction. They increase vascular permeability and attract neutrophils and eosinophils to inflammatory sites. ... stimulate mucus production, an important consideration in the pathophysiology of bronchial asthma.
Description : ADH resposible for the reabsorption of water and reduction of urine secretion is synthesized by
Last Answer : ADH resposible for the reabsorption of water and reduction of urine secretion is synthesized by ... C. Anterior ptiuitary gland D. Hypothalamus
Description : Ectopic ADH secretion?
Last Answer : DefinitionAntidiuretic hormone (ADH), or vasopressin, is a substance produced naturally by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. The hormone controls the amount of water your body removes.Ectopic ADH ... makes it harder for the body to remove water. Fluid builds up in the body. L
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 : Anti-diuretic diuretic hormone (ADH) a. is synthesized by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland b. is released by neurosecretion c. its secretion is increased by a low plasma osmolarity d. increases the permeability of the distal convoluted tubule
Last Answer : is released by neurosecretion
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 : 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 : Which of the following sequence is correct? (i) An increase in body fluid volume `rarr` switch off the osmoreceptors `rarr` suppresses the ADH Release
Last Answer : Which of the following sequence is correct? (i) An increase in body fluid volume `rarr` switch off the ... ii, iii and iv D. iii, iv and ii
Description : Which one of the following endocrine glands stores its secretion in the extracellular space before discharging it into the blood? (a) Testis (b) Thyroid (c) Pancreas (d) Adrenal
Last Answer : (b) Thyroid
Description : ADH test is based on the measurement of (A) Specific gravity of urine (B) Concentration of urea in urine (C) Concentration of urea in blood (D) Volume of urine in ml/minute
Last Answer : A
Description : Which of the following statements regarding hypercalcemia are true? A. The symptoms of hypercalcemia may mimic some symptoms of hyperglycemia. B. Metastatic breast cancer is an unusual cause of ... fluid volume deficit. E. Urinary calcium excretion may be increased by vigorous volume repletion.
Last Answer : Answer: ADE DISCUSSION: Markedly elevated serum calcium levels produce polydipsia, polyuria, and thirst. Vigorous volume repletion and saline diuresis correct the extracellular fluid volume ... , from bony metastasis. The calcitonin effect on calcium is diminished with repeat administrations
Description : The initiation of a humoral immune response involves a complex interaction of the antigen, cells and intercellular messengers. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the initiation of the ... various cellular components of the immune system d. An antigen must be a living microorganism
Last Answer : Answer: a, b Stimulation of the immune system occurs after a variety of antigen-presenting cells (B lymphocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells, and Langerhans cells) act to engulf ... polysaccharides), most antigens require coordinated efforts of the various cellular components of the immune system
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the microvascular and cellular response to shock? a. Osmodically induced mobilization of intracellular fluid is the initial ... d. Abnormal intracellular calcium homeostasis may contribute to the cellular dysfunction of shock
Last Answer : Answer: c, d Moderate hypovolemia results in a relatively rapid spontaneous restitution of intravascular volume through expansion of the plasma space. This plasma expansion by ... potassium pump. Cellular dysfunction also appears to be related to abnormal intracellular calcium homeostasis
Description : Assertion : Oxytocin is also known as anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). Reason : Oxytocin can cause an increase in the renal reabsorbtion of water.
Last Answer : Assertion : Oxytocin is also known as anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). Reason : Oxytocin can cause an ... . D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Description : In the autonomic regulation of blood pressure (a) Cardiac output is maintained constant at the expense of other hemodynamic variables (b) Elevation of blood pressure results in elevated ... the sensitivity of the sensory baroreceptor nerve endings might cause an increase in sympathetic discharge
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : In primary dehydration (A) Intracellular fluid volume is reduced (B) Intracellular fluid volume remains normal (C) Extracellular fluid volume is much reduced (D) Extracellular fluid volume is much increased
Last Answer : Answer : A
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 : Hormone receptors that stimulate cAMP production (A) are part of a complex of two proteins that transform the external signal into internal cAMP production (B) are proteins distinct and separate from those ... binding of the hormone (D) are not very specific and bind a number of different hormones
Description : he following is true of nifedipine except: A. It can aggravate urine voiding difficulty in elderly males with prostatic hypertrophy B. It promotes Na+ retention by a renal tubular action to ... release from pancreas D. At high doses it can paradoxically increase the frequency of angina pectori
Last Answer : B. It promotes Na+ retention by a renal tubular action to cause ankle oedema as side effect
Description : When the volume of body fluid falls below normal, ADH
Last Answer : When the volume of body fluid falls below normal, ADH A. Decreases permeability of distal ... D. Decreases permeability of proximal convoluted tubule
Description : If we place a red blood cell (osmolality is 280 mmol/kg) in the serum of person F, will the plasma fl ow into the cell or out of the cell ? -Science
Last Answer : In the steady state, our total body water content and salt content remain constant. An increase or decrease in water and salt intake is paralleled by an equivalent change in renal water and salt ... of 10% to 15% in blood volume and arterial pressure is required to produce the same response.
Description : Osmolality - blood?
Last Answer : DefinitionOsmality is a test that measures the concentration of all chemical particles found in the fluid part of blood.How the test is performedBlood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the ... any bleeding.In infants or young children, a sharp tool called a lancet may be used to
Description : Osmolality urine - series?
Last Answer : IndicationAn osmolality test measures the concentration of particles in a solution. In this case, the solution is urine.ProcedureHow the test is performed: You are instructed to collect a "clean-catch" (midstream) urine ... . Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Description : Osmolality - urine?
Last Answer : DefinitionThe osmolality urine test the concentration of particles in urine. Osmolality (particles/kg water) and osmolarity (particles/liter of solution) are sometimes confused, but for dilute fluids such as urine they ... medium) for an x-ray exam up to 3 days before the test can also interfere
Description : Oncotic pressure refers to a) the osmotic pressure exerted by proteins. Oncotic pressure is a pulling pressure exerted by proteins, such as albumin. b) the number of dissolved particles contained in a ... . Osmotic pressure is the amount of pressure needed to stop the flow of water by osmosis.
Last Answer : a) the osmotic pressure exerted by proteins. Oncotic pressure is a pulling pressure exerted by proteins, such as albumin.
Description : Which of the following statements about extracellular fluid are true? A. The total extracellular fluid volume represents 40% of the body weight. B. The plasma volume constitutes one fourth ... the interstitial fluid. E. The interstitial fluid equilibrates slowly with the other body compartments.
Last Answer : Answer: B DISCUSSION: The total extracellular fluid volume represents 20% of body weight. The plasma volume is approximately 5% of body weight. Sodium is the principal cation. The ... fluid and cerebrospinal fluid, the majority of the interstitial fluid exists as a rapidly equilibrating component
Description : An osmotic diuretic, such as Mannitol, is given to the patient with increased intracranial pressure (IICP) in order to a) dehydrate the brain and reduce cerebral edema. Osmotic diuretics ... Medications such as barbiturates are given to the patient with IICP to reduce cellular metabolic demands.
Last Answer : a) dehydrate the brain and reduce cerebral edema. Osmotic diuretics draw water across intact membranes, thereby reducing the volume of brain and extracellular fluid.
Description : Of the total body water, intracellular compartment contains about (A) 50% (B) 60% (C) 70% (D) 80%
Description : In extra cellular compartment, the fluid present in ml/kg of body weight is about (A) 120 (B) 220 (C) 270 (D) 330
Description : In intracellular compartment the fluid present in ml/kg body weight is about (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 200 (D) 330
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 : Read the following points `:-` (i) Increase GFR (ii) Increase B.P. (iii) Decreases blood volume (iv) Increases aldosterone secretion (v) Vasoconstrict
Last Answer : Read the following points `:-` (i) Increase GFR (ii) Increase B.P. (iii) Decreases blood volume (iv) ... II ? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
Description : Vasopressin (ADH) (A) Enhance facultative reabsorption of water (B) Decreases reabsorption of water (C) Increases excretion of calcium (D) Decreases excretion of calcium
Description : Vasoconstrictor effect of ADH is mediated by (A) cAMP (B) cGMP (C) Protein kinase C (D) Angiotensin II
Description : Tyrosine kinase activity is present in (A) Acetylcholine receptor (B) PDGF receptor (C) ADH receptor (D) All of these
Description : Cyclic AMP acts as the second messenger for (A) ADH (B) Glucagon (C) Calcitonin (D) All of these
Description : ADH (A) Reabsorbs water from renal tubules (B) Excretes water from renal tubules (C) Excretes hypotonic urine (D) Causes low specific gravity of urine 210 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
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.