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Q. No.An excess secretion of aldosterone in the human body is expected to lead to:
| I: | an increase in potassium ion concentration in plasma |
| II: | an increase in the blood pressure |
| 1. | Only I is correct |
| 2. | Only II is correct |
| 3. | Both I and II are correct |
| 4. | Both I and II are incorrect |
Subtopic: Â Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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Aldosterone acts mainly at renal tubules and stimulates the:
| 1. | Reabsorption of Na+ and K+ |
| 2. | Excretion of Na+ and K+ |
| 3. | Excretion of K+ and phosphate ions |
| 4. | Reabsorption of Na+ and phosphate ions |
Subtopic: Â Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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An abnormal increase in the secretion of aldosterone will lead to:
| 1. | An increased concentration of sodium in the blood and a reduced blood pressure |
| 2. | An increased concentration of potassium in the blood and a reduced blood pressure |
| 3. | A decreased concentration of sodium in the blood and an elevated blood pressure |
| 4. | A decreased concentration of potassium in the blood and an elevated blood pressure |
Subtopic: Â Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Aldosterone:
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
| I: | is a steroid |
| II: | acts on target cells through a second messenger |
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic: Â Mechanism of Hormone Action |Â Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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Level 3: 35%-60%
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Which of the following is not a function of glucocorticoids in human body?
| 1. | Gluconeogenesis |
| 2. | Lipogenesis |
| 3. | Proteolyis |
| 4. | Inhibition of cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids |
Subtopic: Â Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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