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.