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

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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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

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is:

1. cortisol

2. corticosterone

3. 11- deoxycorticosterone

4. cortisone

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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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

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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A corticoid that is responsible for carbohydrate metabolism in our body is

1. Aldosterone

2. Glucocorticoids

3. Cortisol

4. Both 2 and 3

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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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

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Which one of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter?

1. Acetylcholine

2. Epinephrine

3. Nor epinephrine

4. Cortisone

Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla | Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol | Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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AIPMT - 2006
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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) 

Subtopic:  Human Growth Hormone | Thyroid Gland Part I | Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol | Pancreas: I | Pancreas |
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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.

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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A steroid hormone when released increases blood glucose level, causes lipolysis and proteolysis, retards cellular uptake and utilization of amino acids by body cells and has a potent anti-inflammatory effect. This hormone is:
1. Thyroxin
2. Adrenaline
3. Growth hormone
4. Cortisol
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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