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 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 : A common intermediate in the synthesis of estrogens is (A) Cortisol (B) Andostenedione (C) Corticosterone (D) 11-Deoxycorticosterone
Last Answer : Answer : B
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
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : One of the potent st imu lators of aldosterone secretion is (A) Increased sodium concentration (B) Decreased potassium concentration (C) Increased potassium concentration (D) Increased ECF volume
Description : Which hormone possesses anti-insulin effect? (a) Cortisol (b) Calcitonin (c) Oxytocin (d) Aldosterone
Last Answer : (a) Cortisol
Description : Which hormone will decrease blood glucose levels? A) thyroxin B) aldosterone C) cortisol D) insulin E) glucagon
Last Answer : D) insulin
Description : Which hormone will increase blood glucose levels? A) thyroxin B) aldosterone C) cortisol D) insulin E) calcitonin
Last Answer : C) cortisol
Description : Which of the following hormones is considered a glucocorticoid? A) aldosterone B) insulin C) thyroxin D) cortisol E) parathyroid hormone
Last Answer : D) cortisol
Description : Which of the following hormones require iodine? A) thyroxin B) aldosterone C) parathyroid hormone D) insulin E) cortisol
Last Answer : A) thyroxin
Description : The level of sodium in the blood is regulated by the secretion of A) oxytocin. B) insulin. C) cortisol. D) aldosterone. E) ACTH.
Last Answer : D) aldosterone.
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 : 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 : Spironolactone is an antagonist of (A) Cortisol (B) Hydrocortisone (C) Aldosterone (D) Testosterone
Description : A common intermediate in the synthesis of cortisol and aldosterone is (A) Progesterone (B) Testosterone (C) Estradiol (D) None of these
Description : The predominant glucocorticoid is (A) Cortisol (B) Aldosterone (C) Dehydroephiandrosterone (D) Androstenedione
Description : The metabolism of sodium is regulated by the hormone: (A) Insulin (B) Aldosterone (C) PTH (D) Somatostatin
Description : Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism? (a) Insulin (b) Glucagon (c) Cortisone (d) Aldosterone
Last Answer : (d) Aldosterone
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 : Injury to adrenal cortex is not likely to affect the secretion of which one of the following? (a) Aldosterone (b) Both androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone (c) Adrenaline (d) Cortisol
Last Answer : (c) Adrenaline
Description : Which of the following causes an increase in sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule? (a) Increase in aldosterone levels (b) Increase in antidiuretic hormone levels (c) Decrease in aldosterone levels (d) Decrease in antidiuretic hormone levels
Last Answer : (a) Increase in aldosterone levels
Description : Choose the correct statement about amiloride: A. It antagonises the action of aldosterone B. It can be used to treat lithium induced diabetes insipidus C. It increases calcium loss in urine D. It is dose to dose less potent than triamterene
Last Answer : B. It can be used to treat lithium induced diabetes insipidus
Description : Raised plasma aldosterone level in CHF contributes to disease progression by exerting the following effects except: A. Fibrotic remodeling of myocardium B. Hyperkalemia and hypermagnesemia C. ... cardiac preload by Na+ and water retention D. Enhancing cardiotoxicity of sympathetic overactivity
Last Answer : B. Hyperkalemia and hypermagnesemia
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 : For limiting cerebral edema due to brain tumour, the preferred corticosteroids are betamenthasone/dexamethasone because (a) They do not cause Na+ and water retention (b) They are more potent (c) They can be administered intravenously (d) They inhibit brain tumours
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : For limiting cerebral edema due to brain tumour, the preferred corticosteroids are betamethasone/dexamethasone because: A. They do not cause Na+ and water retention B. They are more potent C. They can be administered intravenously D. They inhibit brain tumours
Last Answer : A. They do not cause Na+ and water retention
Description : Retention of sodium in the body leads to a retention of (A) Potassium (B) Water (C) Potassium and water (D) Neither potassium nor water
Description : A common intermediate in the synthesis of all the steroid hormones is (A) Pregnenolone (B) 17-Hydroxypregnenolone (C) Corticosterone (D) Progesterone
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 : Which of the following hormone is released in excess quantity during excitement? (1) Cortisone (2) Serotonin (3) Adrenaline (4) Oestrogen
Last Answer : (3) Adrenaline Explanation: Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands during high stress or exciting situations. This powerful hormone is part of the human body's acute stress response system, ... , all of which work to increase blood flow to the muscles and oxygen to the lungs.
Description : The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is : (1) Cortisone (2) Progesterone (3) Testosterone (4) Aldesterone
Last Answer : Progesterone
Description : Which of the following hormone is released in excess quantity during excitement ? (1) Cortisone (2) Serotonin (3) Adrenaline (4) Oestrogen
Last Answer : Oestrogen
Description : Potassium metabolism is regulated by the hormone: (A) Aldosterone (B) PTH (C) Somatostatin (D) Estrogen
Description : A hormone which cannot cross the blood brain barrier is (A) Epinephrine (B) Aldosterone (C) ACTH (D) TSH
Description : Aldosterone release is stimulated by (A) α2-Globulin (B) Renin (C) Angiotensin II (D) Growth hormone
Description : Thiazide diuretics inhibit (A) Carbonic anhydrase (B) Aldosterone secretion (C) ADH secretion (D) Sodium reabsorption in distal tubules
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The most important effect of aldosterone is to (A) Increase the rate of tubular reabsorption of sodium (B) Decrease the rate of tubular reabsorption of potassium (C) Decrease the reabsorption of chloride (D) Decrease the renal reabsorption of sodium
Description : Aldosterone increases reabsorption of sodium in (A) Proximal convoluted tubules (B) Ascending limb of loop of Henle (C) Descending limb of loop of Henle (D) Distal convoluted tubules
Description : In Addison’s disease, there is excessive retention of (A) Potassium (B) Sodium (C) Chloride (D) Water
Description : True statements concerning hypoadrenal shock include which of the following? A. Adrenocortical insufficiency may manifest itself as severe shock refractory to volume and pressor therapy. B. ... test should be performed to help establish the diagnosis of acute adrenocortical insufficiency.
Last Answer : Answer: AD DISCUSSION: Shock due to acute adrenocortical insufficiency is relatively uncommon but must be considered when shock refractory to volume replacement and pressor therapy is present. ... and it is the corticosteroid of choice while the ACTH stimulation test is being performed
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 : Which of the following is a gonadotropic hormone? A) FSH B) ADH C) cortisol D) testosterone E) thyroxin
Last Answer : A) FSH
Description : Which hormone stimulates the production of cortisol? A) growth hormone B) antidiuretic hormone C) gonadotropic hormones D) thyroid-stimulating hormone E) adrenocorticotropic hormone
Last Answer : E) adrenocorticotropic hormone
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 : The followings are steroid hormones: a. corticotrophic hormone (ACTH) b. aldosterone c. thyroxine d. growth hormone
Last Answer : aldosterone
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 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 : A hormone produced by corpus luteum and placenta, concerned with relaxation of pelvis tissue is (A) HCG (B) Chorionic somatommotropin (C) Relaxin (D) Progestins
Description : Which gland in the body secretes the hor- mone cortisone?
Last Answer : The adrenal gland