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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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
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Study the given figure carefully. The constellation of symptoms shown in the figure is caused by an overall decreased functioning of the adrenal cortex. This disease is called as:
1. Addison’s disease 2. Hashimoto’s disease
3. Gull’s disease 4. Conn’s syndrome
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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
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What would be true for Z1, Z2 and Z3 as shown in the given diagram?
 
I. Z1 is functionally related to sympathetic neural system.
II. Only the hormones secreted by Z2 are steroids.
III. The hormone secreted by Z3 is an androgen.
IV. The hormone secreted by Z1 mainly affects the carbohydrate, lipid and fat metabolism and is a potent anti-inflammatory agent.
V. All hormones produced by Z1, Z2 and Z3 act through a second messenger on their target cells.
1. Only IV 2. Only IV and V
3. Only III 4. I, II and III
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