Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): An impairment affecting synthesis or release of ADH results in a diminished ability of the kidney to conserve water leading to water loss and dehydration.
Reason (R): Vasopressin acts mainly at the kidney and stimulates resorption of water and electrolytes by the distal tubules.
 
1. (A) is True; (R) is False
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
4. (A) is False; (R) is True
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What term/s would describe adrenaline and noradrenaline?

1. neurotransmitter 2. hormone
3. neurotransmitter and hormone 4. steroid hormone
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How many of the following will be the functions of adrenaline and noradrenaline?
I: increase in heart rate
II: decrease in the strength of heart contraction
III: increase in the rate of respiration
IV: glycogenolysis
V: breakdown of lipids and proteins
 
1. 2 2. 3
3. 4 4. 5
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Adrenaline and noradrenaline are commonly called as:
1. Sterols 2. Catecholamines
3. Hopanoids 4. Terpenes
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Adrenaline and noradrenaline:
I: increase alertness
II: dilate pupil
III: cause piloerection (raising of hairs)
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
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Consider the two statements:
Assertion(A): Adrenaline and noradrenaline are called emergency hormones or hormones of Fight or Flight.
Reason(R): Adrenaline and noradrenaline are monoamine neurotransmitters.
 
1. (A) is True; (R) is False
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
4. (A) is False; (R) is True
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The adrenal cortex produces several hormones crucial for homeostasis. Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the adrenal cortex?
1. Cortisol
2. Aldosterone
3. Adrenaline
4. Androgens
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Aldosterone:
1. acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates the excretion of Na+ and water and reabsorption of K+ and phosphate ions.
2. acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ and water and excretion of K+ and phosphate ions.
3. acts mainly at the collecting duct and stimulates the excretion of Na+ and water and reabsorption of K+ and phosphate ions.
4. acts mainly at the collecting duct and stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ and water and excretion of K+ and phosphate ions.
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