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I. The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones called corticoids , II. Corticoids involved in carbohydrate metabolism are called glucocorticoids, III. Cortisol is main glucocorticoids, IV. Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoids. Select the correct combination from the given options
I, II and III
II, III and IV
I, III and IV
I, II, III and IV
The ‘amino acid derivative’ among the following hormone is
Insulin
Epinephrine
Oestradiol
Testosterone
I. aldosterone, II. norephinephrine, III. Sexcorticoids, , . IV. Mineralocorticoids V. Glucocorticoids. Among the given hormone those anti inflammatory effects are
I and II
Only III
IV and V
Only V
Which part of the adrenal gland is responsible for the production of mineralocorticoids?
Medulla
Cortex
Capsule
Hilum
A new organism is produced from a single parent, without the involvement of gametes. This is an example of:
Sexual reproduction
Asexual reproduction
Hybridization
Genetic engineering
Consider the following statements about glucocorticoids. a. They stimulate gluconeogenesis and lipolysis b. They produce inflammatory reactions and suppresses the immune system c. They stimulate RBC production d. They promote cellular uptake and utilization of amino acids. How many of the above statements are correct?
1
2
3
4
A researcher is studying the effects of a novel drug on adrenal function. The drug is found to inhibit the activity of cholesterol desmolase. Which of the following hormonal changes would be MOST expected in response to this drug?
Increased production of cortisol
Decreased production of aldosterone and cortisol, but increased DHEA
Decreased production of all adrenal steroid hormones
Selective decrease in epinephrine production
Hypersecretion of cortisol leads to which condition?
Addison's disease
Cushing's syndrome
Conn's syndrome
Diabetes insipidus
Small amount of …A… steroids are also secreted by …B… . Cortex which play a role in the growth of axial hair, pubic hair and facial hair during puberty.
Choose the correct combination for A and B
A-glucocorticoids; B-adrenal
A-androgenic; B-adrenal
A-mineralocorticoids; B-adrenal
A-cortisol; B-adrenal
Which reproductive strategy results in genetically identical offspring?
Meiosis
Sexual reproduction
Binary fission
Cross-pollination