Description : Parathyroid hormone: a. is a peptide hormone b. is released in response to hypocalcaemia c. increases phosphate reabsorption in the kidneys d. increases calcium excretion in the kidneys
Last Answer : is released in response to hypocalcaemia
Description : Vasopressin (ADH) (A) Enhance facultative reabsorption of water (B) Decreases reabsorption of water (C) Increases excretion of calcium (D) Decreases excretion of calcium
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : PTH (A) Reduces the renal clearance or excretion of calcium (B) Increases renal phosphate clearance (C) Increases the renal clearance of calcium (D) Decreases the renal phosphate clearance
Description : All of the following statements about allopurinol are true except (A) It is a structural analogue of uric acid (B) It can prevent uric acid stones in the kidneys (C) It increases the urinary excretion of xanthine and hypoxanthine (D) It is a competitive inhibitor of xanthine oxidase
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 : Characteristics of Vitamin D and its metabolites include which one of the following? (a) Act to decrease serum levels of calcium (b) Activation of their Vitamin D receptors increases cellular CAMP ... Vitamin D increase renal excretion of calcium (e) Vitamin D deficiency results in Pager's disease
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : What hormone decreases calcium levels in the blood.?
Last Answer : Calcitonin is produced by the thryoid gland.
Description : Amiloride has the following effect on urinary cation excretion: A. Decreases both K+ and H+ ion excretion B. Decreases K+ excretion but increases H+ ion excretion C. Increases K+ but decreases Na+ excretion D. Decreases both Na+ and K+ excretion
Last Answer : A. Decreases both K+ and H+ ion excretion
Description : Hydrocortisone exerts the following actions: A. Increases both K+ and Ca2+ excretion B. Decreases both K+ and Ca2+ excretion C. Decreases K+ but increases Ca2+ excretion D. Increases K+ but decreases Ca2+ excretion
Last Answer : A. Increases both K+ and Ca2+ excretion
Description : The kidneys in human beings are a part of the system for (i) nutrition (ii) respiration (iii) excretion (iv) transportation -Biology
Last Answer : Answer. The kidneys in human beings are a part of the system for excretion and it process of the metabolic waste which can eliminated from an organism. In this vertebrates this become primarily carried out ... and other part of the skin. it is more important process in major form of the life.
Description : Which one of the following statements in regard to the excretion by the human kidneys is correct?
Last Answer : Which one of the following statements in regard to the excretion by the human kidneys is ... glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed by the renal tubules
Last Answer : Which one of the following statements in regard to the excretion by the human kidneys is correct ... of Loop of Henly is impermeable to electrolytes
Description : All of the following statements about primary gout are true except (A) Uric acid stones may be formed in kidneys (B) Arthritis of small joints occurs commonly (C) Urinary excretion of uric acid is decreased (D) It occurs predominantly in males
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : In mammals, an important role of excretion is played by – (1) Large intestine (2) Kidneys (3) Lungs (4) Liver
Last Answer : (2) Kidneys Explanation: The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that serve several excretory roles apart from the essential regulatory roles in mammals. They remove from the blood the nitrogenous wastes ... of urine. In producing urine, the kidneys excrete nitrogenous wastes such as urea and ammonium.
Description : Which one of the following statements in regard to the excretion by the human kidneys is correct? (a) Descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water. (b) Distal convoluted tubule is ... reabsorbed by the renal tubules. (d) Ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to electrolytes.
Last Answer : (c) Nearly 99 per cent of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed by the renal tubules.
Description : In mammals, an important role of excretion is played by (1) Large intestine (2) Kidneys (3) Lungs (4) Liver
Last Answer : Kidneys
Description : Hyperventilation: a. decreases cerebral blood flow b. increases ionized calcium concentration in the serum c. causes hypocapnia d. causes metabolic alkalosis
Last Answer : causes hypocapnia
Description : Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and select the correct option. Source Hormone Function gland (a) Anterior Oxytocin Contraction of uterus pituitary muscles during ... (c) Corpus Estrogen Supports pregnancy luteum (d) Thyroid Thyroxine Regulates blood calcium level
Last Answer : (b) Posterior Vasopressin Stimulates pituitary reabsorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron
Description : The hormone that controls the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood is secrated by
Last Answer : The hormone that controls the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood is secrated by A. Thyroid B. Parathyroid C. Pituitary D. Thymus
Description : Calcitonin is a thyroid hormone which (a) elevates calcium level in blood (b) has no effect on calcium (c) elevates potassium level in blood (d) lowers calcium level in blood.
Last Answer : (d) lowers calcium level in blood.
Description : All the following statements about thyrotropin releasing hormone are true except (A) It is secreted by hypothalamus (B) It is a pentapeptide (C) It increases the secretion of TSH (D) Its secretion is inhibited by high level of T3 and T4 in blood
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The following are true about parathyroid hormone a. it is an 84 amino acid peptide hormone b. it increases calcium absorption from the gastrointestinal tract c. it acts on a cell surface receptor that increases intracellular cyclic AMP d. all above
Last Answer : all above
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
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Antidiuretic hormone: a. decreases the osmolarity of urine b. decreases the volume of urine c. increases the reabsorption of water in the proximal tubules d. is synthesized in the posterior pituitary gland
Last Answer : decreases the volume of urine
Description : The following are true about the antidiuretic hormone: a. it is produced by the anterior pituitary gland b. it reduces the cardiac output c. it increases the renal absorption of sodium d. it decreases the release of ACTH
Last Answer : it increases the renal absorption of sodium
Description : This pancreatic hormone increases the blood-sugar level: (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Pancreozymin (D) Pancreatic polypeptide
Description : Zoologists extracted the chemical that the Japanese beetle uses to attract a mate, and use it in a trap to reduce the beetle population. They are utilizing a A) hormone. B) pesticide. C) enzyme. D) pheromone. E) excretion.
Last Answer : D) pheromone.
Description : The reabsorption of water in the kidneys is under the control of a hormone
Last Answer : The reabsorption of water in the kidneys is under the control of a hormone A. STH B. ACTH C. LH D. ADH
Description : Which of the following factors is responsible for the formation of concentrated urine? (a) Hydrostatic pressure during glomerular filtration. (b) Low levels of antidiuretic hormone. (c) ... the medullary interstitium in the kidneys. (d) Secretion of erythropoietin by Juxtaglomerular complex.
Last Answer : (c) Maintaining hyperosmolarity towards the medullary interstitium in the kidneys.
Description : Which of the following represents the action of insulin? (a) Increases blood glucose level by stimulating glucagon production. (b) Decreases blood glucose levels by forming glycogen. (c) ... promoting cellular uptake of glucose. (d) Increases blood glucose levels by hydrolysis of glycogen.
Last Answer : (b) Decreases blood glucose levels by forming glycogen
Description : The probable metabolic defect in gents is (A) A defect in excretion of uric acid by kidney (B) An overproduction of pyrimidines (C) An overproduction of uric acid (D) Rise in calcium leading to deposition of calcium urate
Description : The normal route of calcium excretion is (A) Kidney (B) Kidney and Liver (C) Kidney and Intestine (D) Kidney, Intestine and Pancreas
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 : Thiazide diuretics and furosemide have directionally opposite effect on the net renal excretion of the following substance: A. Uric acid B. Calcium C. Magnesium D. Bicarbonate
Last Answer : B. Calcium
Description : The following is not a feature of thiazide diuretics used as antihypertensive: A. They do not cause symptomatic postural hypotension B. The dose has to be titrated over a wide range ... has developed D. They decrease renal calcium excretion which may improve calcium balance in elderly patients
Last Answer : B. The dose has to be titrated over a wide range according to the response
Description : The following are true about erythromycin: a. it can be used to treat chlamydial infection effectively b. it decreases the renal excretion of cyclosporin c. it causes cholestasis d. all above
Description : A high plasma calcium level decreases intestinal absorption of calcium by (A) Stimulating the secretion of parathormone (B) Inhibiting the secretion of parathormone (C) Decreasing the synthesis of cholecalciferol (D) Inhibiting the secretion of thyrocalcitonin
Description : Which statement is NOT correct about PTH? A) When calcium level rises, PTH secretion is inhibited. B) When calcium level lowers, PTH secretion is stimulated. C) PTH has the opposite effect of ... . D) PTH stimulates calcium absorption from the gut. E) PTH decreases the activity of osteoclasts.
Last Answer : E) PTH decreases the activity of osteoclasts.
Description : When calcium blood levels fall a gland in the body releases a special hormone?
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Description : human body, which hormone regulates blood calcium and phosphate?
Last Answer : Parathyroid hormone
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 : Aldosterone increases Na+ reabsorption and K+ excretion in the renal collecting duct cells by: A. Inducing synthesis of Na+K+ATPase B. Inducing synthesis of amiloride sensitive Na+ channels C. Translocating Na+ channels from cytosolic site to luminal membrane D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Choose the correct statement about paracetamol: A. It increases uric acid excretion B. It is the most common drug implicated in causing analgesic nephropathy C. In equianalgesic doses it is safer than aspirin D. It stimulates cellular metabolism
Last Answer : C. In equianalgesic doses it is safer than aspirin
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 : How the interest-level of a country is affected by FDI? (1) increases (2) decreases (3) remains unaffected (4) there is increase or decrease
Last Answer : (2) decreases Explanation: A higher international interest rate will decrease FDI since it means a higher cost of fund in international market, and vice versa. Interest rate is a measure of the cost of capital ... to a decrease in FDI. Interest rate and FDI can both be the cause and effect of other.
Description : If ice floating on water in a vessel melts, the water level in the vessel - (1) increases (2) does not change (3) first increases before decreasing (4) decreases
Last Answer : (2) does not change Explanation: When ice floating on water in a vessel melts, the water level in the vessel does not change. This is because when floating, the ice displaces an amount of water ... that the mass of the liquid displaced by a floating object is equivalent to the mass of the object.
Description : If ice floating on water in a vessel melts, the water level in the vessel _______. (1) increases (2) does not change (3) first increases before decreasing (4) decreases
Last Answer : (2) does not change Explanation: When ice floating on water in a vessel melts, the water level in the vessel does not change. This is because when floating, the ice displaces an amount of water equal to its mass, and when melted, it becomes an amount of water equal to its mass.
Description : In case of vertical tube evaporator, with increase in liquor level, the overall heat transfer co-efficient (A) Increases (B) Decreases (C) Is not affected (D) May increase or decrease; depends on the feed
Last Answer : (B) Decreases
Last Answer : does not change
Description : How the interest-level of a country is affected by FDI ? (1) increases (2) decreases (3) remains unaffected (4) there is increase or decrease
Last Answer : decreases