Description : A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is (a) cortisone (b) cortisol (c) corticosterone (d) 11-deoxycorticosterone.
Last Answer : (b) cortisol
Description : Which of the following hormone is not under the control of ACTH? (A) Aldosterone (B) Cortisol (C) Corticosterone (D) Deoxycorticosterone
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : A common intermediate in the synthesis of all the steroid hormones is (A) Pregnenolone (B) 17-Hydroxypregnenolone (C) Corticosterone (D) Progesterone
Description : A common intermediate in the synthesis of cortisol and aldosterone is (A) Progesterone (B) Testosterone (C) Estradiol (D) None of these
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 : Plasma calcium is lowered by (A) Parathormone (B) Calcitonin (C) Aldosterone (D) Deoxycorticosterone
Description : The amino acid tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of (a) estrogen and progesterone (b) cortisol and cortisone (c) melatonin and serotonin (d) thyroxine and triiodothyronine
Last Answer : (c) melatonin and serotonin
Description : Xanthosine monophosphate is an intermediate during de novo synthesis of (A) TMP (B) CMP (C) AMP (D) GMP
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Inosine monophophate is an intermediate during the de novo synthesis of (A) AMP and GMP (B) CMP and UMP (C) CMP and TMP (D) All of these
Description : Each of the following can be an intermediate in the synthesis of phosphatidyl choline except (A) Phosphatidyl inositol (B) CDP-choline (C) Phosphatidyl ethanolamine (D) Diacylglycerol
Description : Intermediate in the denovo synthesis of triacyl glycerols include all the following except (A) Fatty acyl CoA (B) CDP diacyl glycerol (C) Glycerol-3-phosphate (D) Lysophosphatidic acid
Description : All the following correctly describe the intermediate 3-OH-3-methyl glutaryl CoA except (A) It is generated enzymatically in the mitochondrial matrix (B) It is formed in the cytoplasm (C) It inhibits the first step in cholesterol synthesis (D) It is involved in the synthesis of ketone bodies
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Which one of the following compounds is a key intermediate in the synthesis of both triacyl glycerols and phospholipids? (A) CDP Choline (B) Phosphatidase (C) Triacyl glyceride (D) Phosphatidyl serine
Description : In synthesis of Triglyceride from α-Glycero phosphate and acetyl CoA, the first intermediate formed is (A) β-diacyl glycerol (B) Acyl carnitine (C) Monoacyl glycerol(D) Phosphatidic acid
Description : All statements regarding 3-OH-3 methyl glutaryl CoA are true except (A) It is formed in the cytoplasm (B) Required in ketogenesis (C) Involved in synthesis of Fatty acid (D) An intermediate in cholesterol biosynthesis
Description : DOPA is an intermediate in the synthesis of (A) Thyroid hormones (B) Catecholamines (C) Melanin (D) Catecholamines and melanin
Description : Glycogenin is (A) Uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation (B) Polymer of glycogen molecules (C) Protein primer for glycogen synthesis (D) Intermediate in glycogen breakdown
Last Answer : C
Description : The secondary sexual characters in females is effected by (A) Estrogens (B) Gluco corticoids (C) MIS (D) None of these
Description : A major structural difference between estrogens and androgens is the fact that (A) The androgens are usually C21 steroids (B) The estrogens are usually digitonin - precipitable (C) The androgens have an aromatic ring (D) The estrogens have an aromatic ring
Description : Which of one ring in the structure of the following is aromatic? (A) Androgens (B) Estrogens (C) Cholesterol (D) Bile acids
Description : Stein-leventhal syndrome is due to overproduction of (A) Estrogens (B) Androgens (C) Gastogens (D) Ethinyl estradiol
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 : Spironolactone is an antagonist of (A) Cortisol (B) Hydrocortisone (C) Aldosterone (D) Testosterone
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 : Cortisol is synthesized in (A) Zona fasiculata (B) Zona glomerulosa (C) Zona reticularis (D) Chromaffin cells
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 : In mammals the estrogens are secreted by the Graafian follicle from its :-
Last Answer : In mammals the estrogens are secreted by the Graafian follicle from its :- A. External theca B. Internal theca C. Zona pellucida D. Corona radiata
Description : Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are (a) hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin (b) hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin (c) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens (d) hCG, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids.
Last Answer : ) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens
Description : Select the option which correctly matches the endocrine gland with its hormone and its function. Endocrine Hormone Function gland (a) Placenta Estrogen Initiates secretion of the milk (b) Corpus ... of sperms (d) Ovary FSH Stimulates follicular development and the secretion of estrogens
Last Answer : (c) Leydig’s Androgen Initiates the cells production of sperms
Description : Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for stimulating the production of progesterone? a) Luteinizing hormone Luteinizing hormone is released by the pituitary gland. b) Follicle-stimulating ... , are involved in early development of the follicle and also affect the female libido.
Last Answer : a) Luteinizing hormone Luteinizing hormone is released by the pituitary gland.
Description : Bone resorption is accelerated by: A. Estrogens B. Parathormone C. Bisphosphonates D. Calcitonin
Last Answer : B. Parathormone
Description : Estrogens are palliative in the following malignancy: A. Carcinoma breast B. Carcinoma cervix C. Endometrial carcinoma D. Carcinoma prostate
Last Answer : D. Carcinoma prostate
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 statements most closely reflects the current status of estrogens in postmenopausal women: A. Estrogens should be prescribed routinely to all menopausal women B. ... should be prescribed along with a progestin after considering risk:benefit ratio in individual patients
Last Answer : . Estrogens should be prescribed along with a progestin after considering risk:benefit ratio in individual patients
Description : Metabolic actions of estrogens tend to cause the following except: A. Anabolism B. Impaired glucose tolerance C. Rise in plasma LDL-cholesterol D. Salt and water retention
Last Answer : C. Rise in plasma LDL-cholesterol
Description : Estrogens exert the following actions except: A. Cornification of vaginal epithelium B. Proliferation of endometrium C. Maturation of graafian follicle D. Anabolism
Last Answer : C. Maturation of graafian follicle
Description : Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are (1) hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin (2) hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin (3) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens (4) hCG, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids
Last Answer : (3) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens
Description : In the synthesis of Angiotensin I, rennin acts on Angiotensinogen and cleaves the (A) Leucine – leucine at 10 and 11 position (B) Valine – tyrosine at 3 and 4 position (C) Isoleucine – histidine at 5 and 6 position (D) Proline – histidine at 7 and 8 position
Description : Does high cortisol cause anxiety?
Last Answer : Increase in cortisol levels cause an increase in blood pressure. High cortisol levels could lead to anxiety and also causes an increase in alertness.
Description : How long does it take to get a cortisol am tests results?
Last Answer : Need answer
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