A patient presents with persistent hypercalcemia, despite normal parathyroid hormone levels. Further investigation reveals elevated levels of a peptide hormone produced by a malignancy. Which hormone is MOST likely responsible for this patient's hypercalcemia?
Calcitonin
Parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP)
Thyroxine (T4)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Related Questions
Which of the following is the correct function of endocrine system with reference to chemical coordination?
Provides neural integration through hormones
Provides chemical integration through hormones
Provides an organized network of point to point connections for a quick coordination
None of the above
Which gland produces the hormone thyroxine?
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Thyroid gland
Pancreas
Which of the following hormones does NOT directly influence carbohydrate metabolism?
Insulin
Glucagon
Cortisol
Gastrin
I. Somatostatin inhibits intestinal absorption of glucose, II. Leydig’s cell secrete progesterone, III. Melatonin is secreted by pineal gland, IV. Myxoedema is a thyroid disorder, V. Neurohypophysis secreteS ACTH . Select the correct statements and choose the option
I, II, III
II, III, IV
I, III, IV
III, IV, V
Which of these is NOT an amino acid-derived hormone?
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Thyroxine
Cortisol
Moulting hormone is secreted by
Corpora cardiacum
Prothoracic gland
Corpora allata
Neurosecretory hormone
Who is known as ‘father of Endocrinology’?
Claude Bernard
Thomas Addison
Charles Brown-Séquard
Arnold Adolph Berthold
Which accessory genital gland occurs only in mammalian male?
Prostate gland
Perineal gland
Cowper’s gland
Bartholin gland
Oestrogen and testosterone are steroid hormones, and are the most likely bind to
Membrane ions cannels
Enzyme-linked membrane receptors
G – protein linked membrane receptors
Cytoplasmic receptors
Endocrine glands are
Ductless glands whose secretions pour directly into blood
Have ducts and pour their secretions into blood directly
Have ducts which straightway pour secretions into target organs
All of the above