Description : Testosterone is transported in blood by (A) Transcortin (B) Testosterone binding globulin (C) Testosterone estrogen binding globulin (D) Albumin
Last Answer : Answer : C
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
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : A specific cortisol binding protein, transcortin is a (A) Albumin (B) α1-Globulin (C) α2-Globulin (D) β-Globulin
Description : Retinol is transported in blood bound to (A) Aporetinol binding protein (B) α2-Globulin (C) β-Globulin (D) Albumin
Description : Glucocorticoids are transported in blood (A) In association with transcortin chiefly (B) In association with albumin to some extent (C) In free form partly (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Vitamin B12 is transported in blood by (A) Albumin (B) Transcortin (C) Transcobalamin I (D) Transcobalamin II
Description : Retinol and Retinol binding protein are bound with this protein: (A) Albumin (B) Prealbumin (C) α-globulin (D) β-globulin
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Retinol and retinol –binding protein (RBP) bound with this protein: (A) Albumin (B) Prealbumin (C) α2-globulin (D) β-globulin
Description : Free fatty acids are transported in the blood (A) Combined with albumin (B) Combined with fatty acid binding protein (C) Combined with β -lipoprotein (D) In unbound free salts
Description : Which of the following hormones will allow us to react to emergency situations? A) estrogen B) progesterone C) testosterone D) cortisol E) norepinephrine
Last Answer : E) norepinephrine
Description : The myofilaments of muscles consist primarily of two proteins. These two proteins are called: a) actin and myosin b) progesterone and testosterone c) progesterone and estrogen
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- ACTIN AND MYOSIN
Description : The defect in adrenal cortex responsible for lack of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids is (A) Androstenedione deficiency (B) 17 α -OH progesterone deficiency (C) C-21 hydroxylase deficiency (D) Testosterone deficiency HORMONE METABOLISM 209
Description : Cyclic AMP is formed from ATP by the enzyme adenylate cyclase which is activated by the hormone: (A) Insulin (B) Epinephrine (C) Testosterone (D) Progesterone
Last Answer : B
Description : All the following statements about transcortin are true except (A) It is synthesised in liver (B) It transports glucocorticoids (C) It transports aldosterone (D) It transports progesterone
Description : Placenta secretes all of the following except (A) FSH (B) Progesterone (C) Estrogen (D) Chorionic gonadotropin HORMONE METABOLISM 225
Description : A hormone used for detection of pregnancy is (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) Oxytocin (D) Chorionic gonadotropin
Description : Zona glomerulosa of adrenal cortex synthesises (A) Glucocorticoids (B) Mineralocorticoids (C) Androgens (D) Estrogen and progesterone HORMONE METABOLISM 223
Description : Young women are protected against myocardial infaracation because of the activity of (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) Growth hormone (D) Oxytocin
Description : The hormone required for uterine muscle contraction for child birth is (A) Progesterone (B) Estrogen (C) Oxytocin (D) Vasopressin
Description : The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is – (1) Cortisone (2) Progesterone (3) Testosterone (4) Aldesterone
Last Answer : (2) Progesterone Explanation: It was discovered relatively long ago (1930's) that injections of progesterone were effective as a contraceptive in preventing pregnancies. Progesterone is used as a ... for creating a hostile environment for fertilization and not allowing sperm to enter the egg.
Description : The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is : (1) Cortisone (2) Progesterone (3) Testosterone (4) Aldesterone
Last Answer : Progesterone
Description : Retinol is transported to the blood as retinol attached to (A) α1-globulin (B) α2-globulin (C) β-globulin (D) γ-globulin
Description : The first human hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology is (a) insulin (b) estrogen (c) thyroxin (d) progesterone
Last Answer : (a) insulin
Description : The mammalian corpus luteum produces (a) luteotrophic hormone (b) luteinising hormone (c) estrogen (d) progesterone.
Last Answer : (d) progesterone.
Description : Which of the following hormone levels will cause release of ovum (ovulation) from the Graffian follicle? (a) High concentration of Estrogen (b) High concentration of Progesterone (c) Low concentration of LH (d) Low concentration of FSH
Last Answer : a) High concentration of Estrogen
Description : What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans? (a) Glucagon is secreted by β-cells of islets of Langerhans and stimulates glycogenolysis. (b) Secretion of thymosins is stimulated ... receptors on ovarian cell membrane. (d) FSH stimulates the secretion of estrogen and progesterone.
Last Answer : (c) In females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane.
Description : Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis? (a) Aldosterone and prolactin (b) Progesterone and aldosterone (c) Estrogen and parathyroid hormone (d) Parathyroid hormone and prolactin (
Last Answer : (c) Estrogen and parathyroid hormone
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 : The rise in basal body temperature at the time of ovulation is because of Options: 1) Decreased estrogen 2) Increased Progesterone 3) Decreased Leutinizing hormone 4) Increased Follicular Stimulating hormone
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 2) Increased Progesterone
Description : Which pair of hormones has opposite, antagonistic effects? A) insulin--glucagon B) insulin--progesterone C) estrogen--thyroxin D) thyroxin--parathyroid hormone E) epinephrine--norepinephrine
Last Answer : A) insulin--glucagon
Description : Which hormone stimulates the production of estrogen and progesterone? A) growth hormone B) antidiuretic hormone C) gonadotropic hormones D) thyroid-stimulating hormone E) adrenocorticotropic hormone
Last Answer : C) gonadotropic hormones
Description : Select the progestin preparation for coadministration with estrogen for hormone replacement therapy that does not counteract the beneficial effect of the latter on lipid profile due to lack of ... oral progesterone B. Norethindrone C. Lynestrenol D. Medroxyprogesterone acetate (p. 281-282)
Last Answer : Select the indication for which a progestin is used alone without combining with an estrogen: A. Threatened abortion B. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding C. Hormone replacement therapy D. Premenstrual tension
Description : Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporesis ? (1) Aldosterone and Prolactin (2) Progesterone and Aldosterone (3) Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone (4) Parathyroid hormone and Prolactin
Last Answer : (3) Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone
Description : What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans ? (1) FSH stimulates the secretion of estrogen and progesterone (2) Glucagon is secreted by -cells of Islets of Langerhans and ... stimulated with aging (4) If females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane
Last Answer : (4) If females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane
Description : Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function. (a) Oxytocin - posterior pituitary, growth and maintenance of mammary glands. (b) Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the ... sex organs. (d) Atrial natriuretic factor - ventricular wall, increases the blood pressure.
Last Answer : (b) Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleepwake cycle
Description : Thyroid hormones are present in blood (A) In free form (B) In association with thyroxine binding globulin (TBG) (C) In association with thyroxine binding prealbumin (TBPA) (D) Mainly in association with TBG, partly in free form and sometimes in association with TBPA also
Description : Transferrin is a type of (A) Albumin (B) α-globulin (C) β1 globulin (D) γ-globulin MINERAL METABOLISM 203
Description : A test to evaluate detoxifying function of liver is (A) Serum albumin: globulin ratio (B) Galactose tolerance test (C) Hippuric acid test (D) Prothrombin time
Description : Serum albumin: globulin ratio is altered in (A) Gilbert’s disease (B) Haemolytic jaundice (C) Viral hepatitis (D) Stones in bile duct
Description : After entering cytosol, free fatty acids are bound to (A) Albumin (B) Globulin (C) Z-protein (D) None of these
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 : Albuminoids are similar to (A) Albumin (B) Globulin (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
Description : Albuminoids are similar to (A) Albumin (B) Globulin (C) Both A and B (D) None of these
Description : In Thymol turbidity test the protein involved is mainly (A) Albumin (B) α1-Globulin (C) α2-Globulin (D) β Globulin
Description : Most frequently the normal albumin globulin ratioratio (A : G) is (A) 1.0 : 0.8 (B) 1.5 : 1.0 (C) 2.0 : 1.0 (D) 2.4 : 1.0
Description : Free fatty acids released from adipose tissue are transported in blood by (A) Albumin (B) VLDL (C) LDL (D) HDL
Description : Which among the following blood protein regulates the amount of water in plasma? (1) Globulin (2) Albumin (3) Fibrin (4) Fibulir
Last Answer : (2) Albumin
Description : Which among the following blood protein regulates the amount of water in plasma? (1) Albumin (2) Globulin (3) Fibulin (4) No option is correct
Last Answer : (1) Albumin Explanation: The blood contains a large number of plasma proteins with albumin that creates a concentration gradient between the blood and the fluid in the surrounding tissue
Description : Following is the common constituent found in the milk and blood: A A. Globulin B. Casein C. Albumin D. Minerals
Last Answer : Globulin