Description : Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a
Last Answer : Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass ... C. Cortisol, testosterone D. Insulin, glucagon
Description : Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus)? (a) Insulin, glucagon (b) Thyroxine, insulin (c) Somatostatin, oxytocin (d) Cortisol, testosterone
Last Answer : (d) Cortisol, testosterone
Description : 81. Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus) (1) Cortisol, testosterone (2) Insulin, glucagon (3) Thyroxin, Insulin (4) Somatostatin, oxytocin
Last Answer : Cortisol, testosterone
Description : The only correct statement about hormone receptors is (A) Receptors for protein hormones are present in cytosol (B) Receptors for steroid hormones are membrane bound (C) Hormone-receptor binding is irreversible (D) Receptors can undergo down regulation and up regulatoin
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Most hormone receptors are localized on the cell membrane and transduce hormone binding into altered levels of intracellular messengers. A limited number of intracellular receptors do exist. Which of ... protein serves as an inhibitor protein blocking the DNA-binding domain of the steroid receptor
Last Answer : Answer: a, d Although most hormone and other messenger receptors are extracellular, intracellular receptors have been identified. The hormone messengers involved for these receptors are primarily ... DNA-binding domain of the receptor. Activation involves the dissociation of the inhibitor protein
Description : With regard to membrane receptors for hormones: a. they are often glycoproteins b. they are important for hormones made up of steroid c. those for insulin exhibit an intrinsic protein kinase activity d. glucagon uses calcium as a second messenger
Last Answer : they are often glycoproteins
Description : Which does NOT occur in a cell stimulated by a steroid hormone? A) The steroid hormone enters the cell by crossing the plasma membrane. B) The hormone binds to a receptor molecule in the ... activates certain genes. E) DNA is transcribed, mRNA is translated, and the result is protein synthesis.
Last Answer : C) The second messenger cyclic AMP is stimulated by the hormone-receptor complex. D) The hormone-receptor complex binds the chromatin and activates certain genes.
Description : Which is associated with a steroid hormone? A) cyclic AMP B) the second messenger system C) production of new proteins D) activation of proteins present in an inactive form E) binding of a protein to a surface receptor on the plasma membrane
Last Answer : C) production of new proteins
Description : What transport process uses kinetic energy to pass substances through the plasma membrane?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : What characteristic of the plasma membrane allows selective molecules to pass through it?
Last Answer : It is semi-permeable.
Description : Cell regulation can be thought of as the effector side of cell communication. Most commonly cell regulation occurs by means of extracellular chemical messengers. Which of the following statement(s ... d. Most hormones, local mediators, and neurotransmitters readily cross the cell plasma membrane
Last Answer : Answer: b, c Depending on how the extracellular messenger arrives, cell regulation can be classified as paracrine, endocrine, or neurocrine. In paracrine regulation, a chemical messenger ... , local mediators, and neurotransmitters are water-soluble and cannot readily cross the plasma membrane
Description : Which of the following statements are not incorrect `:-` (i) Liver, the largest gland in our body secretes cholesterol, degrade steroid hormones, vita
Last Answer : Which of the following statements are not incorrect `:-` (i) Liver, the largest gland in our body secretes ... I,ii,iv C. I only D. I,ii,iv
Description : Estrogen and testosterone are steroid hormones, and most likely bind to
Last Answer : Estrogen and testosterone are steroid hormones, and most likely bind to A. Cytoplasmic receptors ... receptors D. G-protein liked membrane receptors
Description : Steroid hormones
Last Answer : Steroid hormones A. have only cell surface receptors B. are lipophobic C. act through altering the ... cell D. are produced by only adrenal cortex
Description : cis-acting elements include (A) Steroid hormones (B) Calcitriol (C) Histones (D) Silencers
Description : Steroid hormones are synthesized from (A) Adenine (B) Protein (C) Vitamin (D) Cholesterol
Description : A common intermediate in the synthesis of all the steroid hormones is (A) Pregnenolone (B) 17-Hydroxypregnenolone (C) Corticosterone (D) Progesterone
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Steroid hormones are synthesised from (A) Cholesterol (B) 7-Dehydrocholesterol (C) Calcitriol (D) 7-Hydroxycholesterol
Description : Steroid hormones are synthesised in all of the following except (A) Testes (B) Ovaries (C) Adrenal medulla (D) Adrenal cortex
Description : All the following statements about steroid hormones are true except (A) They are hydrophobic (B) They require carriers to transport them in circulation (C) Their receptors are intracellular (D) They require cyclic AMP as second messenger
Description : All mammalian steroid hormones are formed from (A) Purine (B) Pyrimidine (C) Cholesterol (D) Pyrrole
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Acetyl CoA formed from pyruvate can be used for the synthesis of all the following except (A) Glucose (B) Fatty acids (C) Cholesterol (D) Steroid hormones
Description : Which of the following hormones is a steroid? (1) Estrogen (2) Glucagon (3) Insulin (4) Oxytocin
Last Answer : (1) Estrogen Explanation: Steroid hormone is produced by three endocrine organs. The testes, produces testosterone; the ovaries, produces estrogen; and the adrenal cortex, produces steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.
Description : Contraceptive pills in the market contain – (1) steroid-hormones (2) inorganic compounds (3) herbicides (4) antibiotics
Last Answer : (1) steroid-hormones Explanation: Contraceptive, pill: Commonly called "the pill," combined oral contraceptives are the most commonly used form of reversible birth control in the United States.
Description : The followings are steroid hormones: a. corticotrophic hormone (ACTH) b. aldosterone c. thyroxine d. growth hormone
Last Answer : aldosterone
Description : Which statement is NOT true about non-steroid (peptide) hormones? A) They are derived from peptides, proteins, polypeptides, and derivatives of amino acids. B) They bind to receptors on the cell surface. ... They create an enzyme cascade effect. E) They enter the cell in order to have an effect.
Last Answer : E) They enter the cell in order to have an effect.
Description : Which statement is NOT true about steroid hormones? A) They include hormones such as estrogen. B) They do not bind to cell surface receptors. C) The hormone-receptor complex can enter the ... complex can bind to chromatin. E) Steroid hormones act faster than non-steroid (peptide) hormones.
Last Answer : E) Steroid hormones act faster than non-steroid (peptide) hormones.
Description : Which statement about hormone types is correct? A) Non-steroid hormones activate an enzyme cascade. B) Steroid hormones regulate the production of a particular protein. C) Non-steroid hormones are ... all have four carbon rings with different side chains. E) All of the choices are correct.
Last Answer : E) All of the choices are correct.
Description : Contraceptive pills in the market contain (1) Inorganic compounds (2) Herbicides (3) Antibiotics (4) Steroid-hormones
Last Answer : Steroid-hormones
Description : Which of the following statement is correct about membrane cholesterol? (A) The hydroxyl group is located near the centre of the lipid layer (B) Most of the cholesterol is in the form ... forms a rigid, planar structure (D) The hydrocarbon chain of cholesterol projects into the extracellular fluid
Last Answer : C
Description : How does steroid hormone influence the cellular activities? (a) Using aquaporin channels ‘as second messenger’ (b) Changing the permeability of the cell membrane (c) Binding to DNA and forming a gene-hormone complex (d) Activating cyclic AMP located on the cell membrane
Last Answer : (c) Binding to DNA and forming a gene-hormone complex
Description : Pt. with perforated tympanic membrane ttt: Topical ABX Topical steroid Systemic ABX Systemic steroid
Last Answer : Systemic ABX
Description : Which of the following statement is correct about membrane cholesterol? (A) The hydroxyl group is located near the centre of the lipid layer (B) Most of the cholesterol is in the form ... forms a rigid, planar Structure (D) The hydrocarbon chain of cholesterol projects into the extracellular fluid
Last Answer : (C) The steroid nucleus form forms a rigid, planar Structure
Description : Before X-ray examination (coloured Xray) of the stomach, patients are given suitable salt of barium because. (1) barium is a good absorber of X-rays and helps stomach to appear clearly (2) barium ... clearly (3) barium allows X-rays to pass through the stomach (4) barium salts are easily available
Last Answer : (1) barium is a good absorber of X-rays and helps stomach to appear clearly
Description : What term describes the structure of a cell plasma membrane because of its oily nature and embebbed proteins?
Last Answer : fluid mosaic
Description : Insulin increases the permeability of glucose across the plasma membrane of muscle cells by (A) Acting on adenylate cycle (B) By loosening the integrity of the membrane (C) Through Ca2 ... membrane cruting the hexose carries of intracellular organelles and making them fuse with the plasma membrane
Description : Which are the cholesterol esters that enter cells through the receptor-mediated endocytosis of lipoproteins hydrolyzed? (A) Endoplasmin reticulum (B) Lysosomes (C) Plasma membrane receptor (D) Mitochondria
Last Answer : B
Description : Which ion moves freely through the plasma membrane a. Na b. Cl c. k d. HCo3
Last Answer : Cl
Description : During the transmission of nerve impulse through a nerve fibre, the potential on the inner side of the plasma membrane has which type of electric charge? (a) First positive, then negative and continue ... and again back to positive (d) First negative, then positive and again back to negative.
Last Answer : (d) First negative, then positive and again back to negative.
Last Answer : (B) Lysosomes
Description : Are materials that electric current can easily pass through?
Last Answer : Materials that electric current can easily pass through are known as being conductive. One example being copper wire.
Description : A permeable substance is one (a) which is a good conductor (6) which is a bad conductor (c) which is a strong magnet (d) through which the magnetic lines of force can pass very easily
Last Answer : (d) through which the magnetic lines of force can pass very easily
Description : Which one of the following statements is incorrect about menstruation? (a) At menopause in the female, there is especially abrupt increase in gonadotropic hormones. (b) The beginning of the cycle of ... normal menstruation about 40 mL blood is lost. (d) The menstrual fluid can easily clot.
Last Answer : (d) The menstrual fluid can easily clot.
Description : $ Both the solute and solvent can pass through a semipermeable membrane. ! A semipermeable membrane is always living.
Last Answer : $ Both the solute and solvent can pass through a semipermeable membrane. ! A semipermeable membrane is always ... D. If both As and R are wrong.
Description : What is is the ability of a cell membrane to allow materials to pass through it called?
Last Answer : permeability
Description : What is the ability of the cell membrane to allow materials to pass through it called?
Description : What are the special in cell membrane that allow materials such as water and sugar to pass through made of?
Last Answer : proteins
Description : Enzymes can A- not pass through semipermeable membrane B- pass through semipermeable membrane C- dissolve semipermeable membrane D- none of these
Last Answer : not pass through semipermeable membrane
Description : All the following statements about hormones are true except (A) All of them require specific carriers in plasma (B) All of them require specific receptors in target cells (C) Some of them are subject to feedback regulation (D) Some of them increase the transcription of certain genes