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Q. No.The metabolic functions of cortisol include:
I:
Gluconeogenesis
II:
Lipolysis
III:
Protein anabolism
1. Only I and II
2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III
4. I, II and III
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Which gastrointestinal hormone can cause an increased secretion of HCl by parietal cells?
1. Secretin
2. Cholecystokinin
3. Gastrin
4. Gastric inhibitory peptide
1. Secretin
2. Cholecystokinin
3. Gastrin
4. Gastric inhibitory peptide
Subtopic: Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Excessive secretion of aldosterone in the human body is expected to lead to:
| I: | an increase in potassium ion concentration in plasma |
| II: | an increase in the blood pressure |
| 1. | Only I is correct |
| 2. | Only II is correct |
| 3. | Both I and II are correct |
| 4. | Both I and II are incorrect |
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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Pars nervosa:
1. synthesises ADH and oxytocin
2. stores and releases ADH and oxytocin
3. reuptake ADH and oxytocin from the synaptic cleft
4. secretes an inhibitor of ADH and oxytocin
1. synthesises ADH and oxytocin
2. stores and releases ADH and oxytocin
3. reuptake ADH and oxytocin from the synaptic cleft
4. secretes an inhibitor of ADH and oxytocin
Subtopic: Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Which hormone is not secreted by adenohypophysis in humans?
1. Growth hormone
2. Follicle stimulating hormone
3. Oxytocin
4. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
1. Growth hormone
2. Follicle stimulating hormone
3. Oxytocin
4. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Interstitial cells of Leydig in human testes produce a group of hormones called
| 1. | Androgens | 2. | Estrogens |
| 3. | Aldosterone | 4. | Gonadotropins |
Subtopic: Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
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Thyroid gland in humans play an important role in:
I: Regulation of basal metabolic rate.
II: Mental development
III: Calcium homeostasis
I: Regulation of basal metabolic rate.
II: Mental development
III: Calcium homeostasis
| 1. | Only I and II | 2. | Only I and III |
| 3. | Only II and III | 4. | I, II and III |
Subtopic: Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
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The anterior pituitary gland in humans:
1. Only II is correct
2. Only III is correct
3. Only I and III are correct
4. Only II and III are correct
| I: | is the storage and release centre for neurohormones produced elsewhere |
| II: | is connected to hypothalamus by a portal circulation |
| III: | is also called as adenohypophysis |
2. Only III is correct
3. Only I and III are correct
4. Only II and III are correct
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Which hormone produced by the intestinal mucosa causes the secretion of enzymes from the pancreas and the contraction of gall bladder?
| 1. | cholecystokinin | 2. | gastric inhibitory peptide |
| 3. | secretin | 4. | gastrin |
Subtopic: Gastrointestinal Hormones |
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An autoimmune disorder that targets the alpha cells of pancreas will cause:
I: an increase in secretion of insulin
II: a decrease in secretion of glucagon
I: an increase in secretion of insulin
II: a decrease in secretion of glucagon
| 1. | Only I | 2. | Only II |
| 3. | Both I and II | 4. | Neither I nor II |
Subtopic: Pancreas: I | Pancreas: II | Pancreas |
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