Description : Which of the following hormones is not involved in carbohydrate metabolism? (A) ACTH (B) Glucagon (C) Vasopressin (D) Growth hormone
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Phosphorylated IRS-1 activates GRB-2 which is (A) G-protein receptor binding protein-2 (B) Growth factor receptor binding protein-2 (C) Growth hormone receptor binding protein-2 (D) Glucocorticoid receptor binding protein-2 226 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : G-proteins: a. are activated by the binding of an extracellular ligand to a membrane receptor b. can be mutated in tumour cells c. mediate the action of glucocorticoid hormone d. they are inactivated by cholera toxins
Last Answer : are activated by the binding of an extracellular ligand to a membrane receptor
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 : 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 : Interleukin-6 is recognized as the cytokine primarily responsible for the alteration in hepatic protein synthesis recognized as the acute phase response. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true ... physiologic role of acute phase proteins are to reduce the systemic effects of tissue damage
Last Answer : Answer: c, d IL-6 is now recognized at the cytokine primarily responsible for the alteration in hepatic synthesis recognized as the acute phase response. Glucocorticoid hormones augment ... that generally inhibit the tissue destruction that is associated with the local initiation of inflammation
Description : The end product of carbohydrate metabolism is
Last Answer : The end product of carbohydrate metabolism is A. `CO_(2)` and `H_(2)O` B. `NH_(3)` and `CO_(2)` C. `NH_(3)` and `H_(2)O` D. `CO_(2)`
Description : Hormones involved in carbohydrate metabolism are
Last Answer : Hormones involved in carbohydrate metabolism are A. Insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, and parathormone ... , glucagon, nor-epinephrine, and melatonin
Description : Serum inorganic phosphorous rises in all the following conditions except (A) Hypoparathyroidism (B) Hypervitaminosis D (C) Chronic renal failure (D) After a carbohydrate-rich meal MINERAL METABOLISM 197
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : An increase in carbohydrate metabolism is accompanied by temporary decrease in serum: (A) Calcium (B) Phosphate (C) Iron (D) Sodium
Description : The building up and breaking down of protoplasm are concerned with the metabolism of (A) Carbohydrate (B) Lipid (C) Protein (D) Minerals
Description : The metabolism of protein is integrated with that of carbohydrate and fat through (A) Oxaloacetate (B) Citrate (C) Isocitrate (D) Malate
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Compared to the resting state, vigorously contracting muscle shows (A) An increased conversion of pyruvate to lactate (B) Decreased oxidation of pyruvate of CO2 and water (C) A decreased NADH/NAD+ ratio (D) Decreased concentration of AMP CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 21
Last Answer : A
Description : Which of the following hormones is not involved in carbohydrate metabolism? (A) Cortisol (B) ACTH (C) Glucogen (D) Vasopressin
Last Answer : D
Description : An essential for converting Glucose to Glycogen in Liver is (A) Lactic acid (B) GTP (C) CTP (D) UTP CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 19
Description : The formation of citrate from oxalo acetate and acetyl CoA is (A) Oxidation (B) Reduction (C) Condensation (D) Hydrolysis CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 17
Last Answer : C
Description : Dihydroxyacetone phosphate and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate are intercoverted by CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 13 (A) Triose isomerase (B) Phosphotriose isomerase (C) Diphosphotriose isomerase (D) Dihydroxyacetone phosphorylase
Last Answer : B
Description : In the diet of a diabetic patient, the recommended carbohydrate intake should preferably be in the form of CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 11 (A) Monosaccharides (B) Dissaccharides (C) Polysaccharides (D) All of these
Description : The carbon atom wh ich becomes asymmetric when the straight chain form of monosaccharide changes into ring form is known as CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 9 (A) Anomeric carbon atom (B) Epimeric carbon atom (C) Isomeric carbon atom (D) None of these
Description : The polysaccharide used in assessing the glomerular fittration rate (GFR) is (A) Glycogen (B) Agar (C) Inulin (D) Hyaluronic acid CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 7
Description : Which one is common amongst nucleus, chloroplast and mitochondria? (a) Cristae (b) Thylakoids (c) Nucleic acid (d) Carbohydrate metabolism
Last Answer : Ans. ((c))
Description : Vitamin E is particularly important for (1) development of teeth (2) carbohydrate metabolism (3) normal activity of sex glands (4) general health of epithelial tissues
Last Answer : (3) normal activity of sex glands Explanation: Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by substances called free radicals. Free radicals can harm cells, tissues, and ... body use vitamin K. It also helps widen blood vessels and keep blood from clotting inside them.
Description : Vitamin E is particularly important for – (1) development of teeth (2) carbohydrate metabolism (3) normal activity of sex glands (4) general health of epithelial tissues
Last Answer : (3) normal activity of sex glands Explanation: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps improve circulation. Apart from sexual desire itself, circulation is the most important component ... which affects your body's ability to produce sex hormones that promote reproductive system function.
Description : In the lens: a. the capsule is made up of type IV collagen b. most metabolism is carried out in the anterior pole c. hexokinase is a rate-limiting enzyme in carbohydrate metabolism d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : Link between glycolysis, Krebs’ cycle and β-oxidation of fatty acid or carbohydrate and fat metabolism is (a) oxaloacetic acid (b) succinic acid (c) citric acid (d) acetyl CoA.
Last Answer : (d) acetyl CoA.
Description : ____ functions in carbohydrate metabolism. a. Zinc c. Riboflavin b. Thiamin d. Vitamin B
Last Answer : b. Thiamin
Description : The function of vitamin K is in (a) Regulation of Ca and P metabolism (b) Carbohydrate metabolism (c) Blood clotting (d) Respiration
Last Answer : (c) Blood clotting
Description : Into which of the following acids is glucose broken down in the first stage of carbohydrate metabolism? Is it: a) pyruvic acid (pie-rue-vick acid) b) lactic acid c) hydrochloric acid d) citric acid
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- PYRUVIC ACID
Description : Xorn in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1896, this woman scientist received her MD from the German University in Prague. After moving to Washington University in the United States, she and her husband ... for their discovery of the course of the catalytic conversion." Name this esteemed woman scientist.
Last Answer : ANSWER: (GERTY) RADNITZ CORI
Last Answer : normal activity of sex glands
Description : TSH hormone biochemically is a (A) Protein (B) Fat (C) Glycoprotein (D) Carbohydrate 232 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Description : A 16-year-old boy suffers a mid-gut volvulus with massive loss of small intestine. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning his nutritional requirements and management? a. If ... above may decrease the cost of care d. TPN needs will increase after discontinuation of growth hormone
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c Prior to the availability of TPN, most patients developing short bowel syndrome from either surgery or catastrophic event died. In selected patients, however, with ... the growth hormone did not increase TPN needs in patients once they had undergone successful gut rehabilitation
Description : The hormone insulin is chemically a (a) fat (b) lipid (c) protein (d) carbohydrate
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Thyroid hormone: a. increases the absorption of carbohydrate from the intestine b. exerts a negative feedback action on TSH production c. increases the concentration of 2,3-DPG within the red blood cells d. all above
Description : 16.3 Actions of growth hormone include the following except: A. Increased protein synthesis B. Increased fat utilization C. Increased carbohydrate utilization D. Glucose intolerance
Last Answer : C. Increased carbohydrate utilization
Description : Which metabolism is controlled by parathyroid hormone ?
Last Answer : Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium , phosphorus metabolism.
Description : Which hormone regulates the metabolism of sugar released from the pancreas ?
Last Answer : Insulin is the hormone that regulates the metabolism of sugar released from the pancreas.
Last Answer : Basically regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
Last Answer : Calcitonin is involved in calcium metabolism
Description : Hormone that inhibits the plant metabolism and seed germination.
Last Answer : Hormone that inhibits the plant metabolism and seed germination.
Description : Potassium metabolism is regulated by the hormone: (A) Aldosterone (B) PTH (C) Somatostatin (D) Estrogen
Description : The metabolism of sodium is regulated by the hormone: (A) Insulin (B) Aldosterone (C) PTH (D) Somatostatin
Description : Hormones act only on specific organs or tissues. These are called (A) Active sites (B) Reaction centre (C) Target organ/Tissue(D) Physiological site HORMONE METABOLISM 231
Description : Adrneal cortical response is poor in (A) Kwashiorkor (B) Marasmus (C) Fatty liver (D) Atherosclerosis HORMONE METABOLISM 229
Description : The second messenger for many hormones is (A) ATP (B) cyclic AMP (C) cGMP (D) UTP HORMONE METABOLISM 227
Description : Placenta secretes all of the following except (A) FSH (B) Progesterone (C) Estrogen (D) Chorionic gonadotropin HORMONE METABOLISM 225
Description : Zona glomerulosa of adrenal cortex synthesises (A) Glucocorticoids (B) Mineralocorticoids (C) Androgens (D) Estrogen and progesterone HORMONE METABOLISM 223
Description : Insulin receptors are decreased in number in (A) Obesity (B) Starvation (C) Hyperinsulinism (D) Kwashiorkor HORMONE METABOLISM 221
Description : Acromegaly results from overproduction of (A) ACTH during childhood (B) TSH during adult life (C) Growth hormone during childhood (D) Growth hormone during adult life HORMONE METABOLISM 219