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 |
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 |
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 |