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Q. No.Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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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:
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Column-I |
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Column-II |
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A. |
Zona glomerulosa |
a. |
Aldosterone |
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B. |
Zona fasciculata |
b. |
Cortisol |
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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 |
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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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 |
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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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). |
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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The metabolic functions of cortisol include:
1. Only I and II
2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III
4. I, II and III
| I: | Gluconeogenesis |
| II: | Lipolysis |
| III: | Protein anabolism |
2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III
4. I, II and III
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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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 |
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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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 |
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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