The adrenal medulla is functionally related to:
1. Hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system
2. Parasympathetic neural system
3. Sympathetic neural system
4. Somatic neural system
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The function of aldosterone is mainly:
1. | reabsorption of sodium and water at distal renal tubules |
2. | growth of axial, pubic and facial hair |
3. | vasodilation leading to polyuria |
4. | mobilization of metabolites for energy |
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In males, androgens like testosterone secreted by Leydig cells in testes do not:
1. | regulate the development, maturation and functions of the male accessory sex organs |
2. | control the development and regulation of the secondary sexual characters |
3. | play a major stimulatory role in the process of spermatogenesis |
4. | produce catabolic effects on protein and carbohydrate metabolism |
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The pair of glands that are composed of follicles and stromal tissue is:
1. | Pancreas and adrenal | 2. | Thyroid and pituitary |
3. | Ovary and thyroid | 4. | Ovary and testis |
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The functions of glucagon do not include:
1. Glycogenolysis
2. Gluconeogenesis
3. Increased cellular glucose uptake
4. Decreased cellular glucose utilization
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With respect to their actions on blood glucose levels, the functions of glucagon and insulin can be regarded as:
1. Antagonistic
2. Synergistic
3. Permissive
4. Competitive inhibition
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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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The actions of adrenaline will include all the following except:
1. Piloerection
2. Pupilary dilation
3. Glycogenesis
4. Positive ionotropic and chronotropic effect on heart
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Identify the correct statement regarding the pineal gland or the hormone secreted by it:
1. | The gland is situated on the ventral side of the forebrain |
2. | The hormone secreted by the gland is called as melanin |
3. | The hormone regulates the diurnal rhythm of our body |
4. | The hormone decreases immunity |
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