Which of the following is true about glucocorticoids

1. Regulate Cardio-vascular and kidney functions

2. Anti-inflammatory agent

3. stimulate erythropoiesis

4. All of the above

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A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is:

1. cortisol

2. corticosterone

3. 11- deoxycorticosterone

4. cortisone

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A corticoid which is responsible for the electrolyte balance in our body is

1. Aldosterone

2. Adrenaline

3. Androgen

4. Both 1 and 3

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Glucocorticoids do not:
1. Stimulate gluconeogenesis
2. Cause lipolysis
3. Cause proteolysis
4. Stimulate cellular uptake and utilization of amino acids

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A person with Addison disease ___________.
1. is unable to replenish blood glucose levels under
stressful conditions
2. develops dramatically more male features
3. develops a rounded face and edema
4. has overgrowth of hands and face

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Sugar metabolisms, sex corticoids, salt retaining & stress management hormones releases from :-

1. Only A 2. Only B
3. A & B 4. A, B & C
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

1.  Growth hormone      Increases blood glucose level

2.  Thyroxin                    Supports erythropoiesis

3.  Cortisol                      Promotes protein anabolism

4.  Glucagon                   Stimulates gluconeogenesis

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Which set includes hormones that are involved in carbohydrate metabolism?
1. Insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, calcitonin
2. Insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, cortisol
3. Insulin, glucagon, cortisol, melatonin
4. Insulin, glucagon, norepinephrine, melatonin

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