Which of the following hormones derive from amino acids?
Answer
estradiol
epinephrine
thyroid hormones
calcitriol
dopamine
Question 2
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Which of the following statements about hyperthyroidism are TRUE?
Answer
the blood levels of TSH are higher
hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia
increased thermogenesis
decreased thermogenesis
the blood levels of TSH are lower
Question 3
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List at least three groups of plasma membrane receptors
1) [blank_start]Ion[blank_end] channels
2) [blank_start]G[blank_end]-[blank_start]Protein[blank_end] coupled receptor
3) [blank_start]Death[blank_end] receptors
Answer
Ion
G
Protein
Death
Question 4
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G protein-coupled receptors
Answer
are associated with monomeric G-proteins
are receptors for lipophilic hormones
transmit the signal of epinephrine and glucagon
have an intracellular domain rich in tyrosine
Question 5
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Which of the following statements are NOT TRUE?
Answer
glucocorticoids are synthesized in zona glomerulosa of the adrenal gland
adrenal androgens are DHEA and 5-dihydrotestosterone
5-dihydrotestosterone is more potent androgen than testosterone
renin stimulates the conversion of angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2
17-hydroxylase is the principle regulatory enzyme in streroidogenesis
Question 6
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List at least 3 second messengers in the process of signal transduction
1) cyclic [blank_start]AMP[blank_end]
2) cyclic [blank_start]GMP[blank_end]
3) [blank_start]calcium[blank_end]
Answer
AMP
GMP
calcium
Question 7
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Which of the following statements about hypothyroidism are TRUE:
Answer
the blood levels of TSH are lower
the blood levels of TSH are higher
increased thermogenesis
decreased thermogenesis
unchanged metabolic rate
Question 8
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Which of the following statements are NOT TRUE?
Answer
CYP 450 side chain cleavage enzyme is the key regulatory enzyme in the synthesis of all the steroid hormones
25-dehydrogenase is the main regulatory enzyme in the synthesis of calcitriol
calcitriol causes a decrease of blood Ca2+ levels
cortisol has a prominent hyperglycemic effect
Question 9
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Which of the following statements are TRUE:
Answer
testosterone is less potent androgen than 5-dihydrotestosterone
glucocorticoids are synthesized in zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland
angiotensin ll stimulates the production of aldosterone in zona glomerulosa of the adrenal gland
testosterone is converted into estradiol by 17-ketoreduetase (17β- dehydrogenase)
Question 10
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Based on their chemical composition hormones are:
Answer
peptide
autocrine
paracrine
steroid
derivatives of amino acids
Question 11
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Which of the following statements are TRUE:
Answer
phosphodiesterase is inhibited by insulin
epinerphrine and ACTH use cAMP as a second messenger
insulin uses PI3K signaling pathway
guanylyl cyclase activates protein kinase C (PKC)
Question 12
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Which of the following hormones are secreted by anterior pituitary gland:
Answer
ACTH
TSH
Angiotensin 2
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Prolactin
Question 13
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Which of the following enzymes are involved in the biosynthesis of corticosteroids the adrenal cortex:
Answer
21-hydroxylase
1-α-hydroxylase
3-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and Δ5,4-isomerase
cyt. P450 side chain cleavage enzyme (P450scc)
5-α-reductase
Question 14
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Which of the following is NOT TRUE:
Answer
Cholesterol side chain cleavage by P450 scc results in production of pregnolone