Question

Both adrenaline and cortisol are secreted in response to stress. Which of the following statements is also true for both of these hormones

A. They act to increase blood glucose  
B. They are secreted by the adrenal cortex
C. Their secretion is stimulated by adrenocorticotropin
D. They are secreted into the blood within seconds of the onset of stress
Answer :   They act to increase blood glucose

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Releted Question 1

Select the correct statement.

A. Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia
B. Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes
C. Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia
D. Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis
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Releted Question 2

Artificial light, extended work-time and reduced sleep-time disrupt the activity of -

A. Posterior pituitary gland
B. Thymus gland
C. Pineal gland
D. Adrenal gland
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Releted Question 3

Match the following hormones with the respective disease:
a. Insulin 1. Addison’s disease
b. Thyroxine 2. Diabetes insipidus
c. Corticoids 4. Acromegaly
d. Growth hormone 4. Goitre
5. Diabetes mellitus

A. a-5, b-1, c-2, d-3
B. a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
C. a-5, b-4, c-1, d-3
D. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
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Releted Question 4

Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone?

A. Epinephrine
B. Ecdysone
C. Estriol
D. Estradiol
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