Addison’s disease is:
1. hypothyroidism 2. hyperthyroidism
3. hypoadrenalism 4. hypopituitarism
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Match each item in Column I [zones of adrenal cortex] with one in Column II [hormone produced] and select your answer from the codes given:

Column I

 

Column II

A.

Zona glomerulosa

a.

Aldosterone

B.

Zona fasciculata

b.

Cortisol

C.

Zona reticularis

c.

Adrenal androgens

Codes

A B C
1. a b c
2. a c b
3. b a c
4. b c a
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Identify the correct statement from the following:
I: The adrenal cortical hormones are commonly called as corticoids.
II: Cortisol is the main glucocorticoid and aldosterone the main mineralocorticoid in our body.
III: Small amounts of androgenic steroids are also secreted by the adrenal cortex.
 
1. Only II and III 2. Only I and II
3. I, II and III 4. Only II
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Cortisol increases blood glucose levels.
Reason (R):  Cortisol increases the glucose uptake by the body cells.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. (A) is True; (R) is False
3. (A) is False; (R) is False
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
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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
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Which of the following produces anti-inflammatory reactions and suppresses the immune response?
1. Thyroxine 2. Thymosin
3. Cortisol 4. Aldosterone
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Which of the following cannot be regarded as a main function of cortisol?

1. Increased blood sugar by gluconeogenesis
2. Lipolysis, proteolysis and decreased uptake of amino acids by body cells
3. Regulation of water and minerals in the body
4. Suppression of inflammation and immunity
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