Which of the following regulates carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism in a manner opposite to that of insulin?
1. Glucagon
2. Cortisol
3. Epinephrine
4. Norepinephrine
Glucocorticoids do not:
1. Stimulate gluconeogenesis
2. Cause lipolysis
3. Cause proteolysis
4. Stimulate cellular uptake and utilization of amino acids
A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is:
1. cortisol
2. corticosterone
3. 11- deoxycorticosterone
4. cortisone
A corticoid which is responsible for the electrolyte balance in our body is
1. Aldosterone
2. Adrenaline
3. Androgen
4. Both 1 and 3
A corticoid that is responsible for carbohydrate metabolism in our body is
1. Aldosterone
2. Glucocorticoids
3. Cortisol
4. Both 2 and 3
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
Which one of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter?
1. Acetylcholine
2. Epinephrine
3. Nor epinephrine
4. Cortisone
Match the following hormones with the respective disease:
| (a) | Insulin | (i) | Addison's disease |
| (b) | Thyroxin | (ii) | Diabetes insipidus |
| (c) | Corticoids | (iii) | Acromegaly |
| (d) | Growth Hormone | (iv) | Goitre |
| (v) | Diabetes mellitus |
Select the correct option.
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
| 1. | (ii) | (iv) | (i) | (iii) |
| 2. | (v) | (i) | (ii) | (iii) |
| 3. | (ii) | (iv) | (iii) | (i) |
| 4. | (v) | (iv) | (i) | (iii) |
Select the correct statement.
1. Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia.
2. Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes.
3. Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia.
4. Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.
1. Thyroxin
2. Adrenaline
3. Growth hormone
4. Cortisol
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