Hypothyroidism should be treated with daily administration of which of the following thyroid hormone preparations ? A. Thyroid extract B. ThyroglobulinC. Thyroxine (T4) D. Triiodothyronine (T3)
Hypercalcemia associated with malignancy is most often mediated by _____________? A. Parathyroid hormone ( PTH)B. Parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrP) C. Interleukin – 6 ( IL- 6) D. Calcitonin
Insulin facilitates glucose uptake in____________? A. Kidney tubules B. Red blood cells C. BrainD. Skeletal muscle
Not a glycoprotein_______________? A. FSH B. LH C. TSHD. GH
Cortisol______________? A. Secretion increases following injury B. Favours protein synthesis C. Enhances antigen – antibody reactions D. Tends to lower blood pressure
All are seen in Cushing ‘s syndrome except_______________? A. Truncal obesity B. HypertensionC. Hypoglycemia D. Poor wound healing
Which is false regarding insulin______________? A. Secreted by beta cellsB. Glycopeptide C. Causes lipogenesis D. Promotes glycogenesis
Human chorionic gonadotrophin hormone ( HCG)______________? A. Acts on the uterus to maintain integrity of endometrium in early pregnancy B. Production is greatest in the last three months of pregnancyC. Can be identified in the urine of pregnant women by…
Regarding myxedema the following are true except______________? A. Swollen, oedematous look of the face B. Impotency, amenorrheaC. B.M.R increased by 30 -45% D. Dullness, loss of memory
The catecholamines secreted by adrenal medulla______________? A. Increases the blood glucose level by favoring glycogenolysis in blood and muscle cells B. Decrease the level o free fatty acids and ketone bodies C. Increase the splanchnic blood flow D. Are under…