The receptors for parathyroid hormone are present in______________?
A. Osteoblasts
B. Osteoclasts
C. Periosteum
D. Cartilage
Physiology Mcqs
Negative BMR is observed with______________?
Negative BMR is observed with______________?
A. Pituitary disturbance
B. Thyroid disturbance
C. Parathyroid
D. All of the above
Glucocorticoids have all the following actions except_______________?
Glucocorticoids have all the following actions except_______________?
A. Increase in blood glucose level
B. Increase in protein catabolism
C. Anti – insulin action in peripheral tissues
D. Decrease in glucose uptake by the heart
Excess of cortisol causes______________?
Excess of cortisol causes______________?
A. Conn’s syndrome
B. Cushing ‘s syndrome
C. Acromegaly
D. Diabetes insipidus
A diet deficient in calcium will result in_____________?
A diet deficient in calcium will result in_____________?
A. Stimulation of the thyroid gland
B. Increased ability to cross – link fibrin
C. Production of Calcitonin and a low blood calcium level
D. Production of parathyroid hormone and bone resorption
Adrenal gland has two parts; cortex and medulla. Which of the following is correct______________?
Adrenal gland has two parts; cortex and medulla. Which of the following is correct______________?
A. Cortex is under the control of ACTH
B. Both cortex and medulla are under the control of autonomic nervous system
C. Cortex is exocrine and medulla is endocrine
D. All of the above
Enzymes, which play an important role in calcification are______________?
Enzymes, which play an important role in calcification are______________?
A. Enolase and Calcitonin
B. Alkaline phosphatase and catalase
C. Alkaline phosphatase and pyrophophatase
D. Pyrophosphatase and carbonic anhydrase
Endocrine disorder is the primary cause of______________?
Endocrine disorder is the primary cause of______________?
A. Acromegaly
B. Albright’s syndrome
C. Paget’s disease
D. Fibrous dysplasia
Low calcium level will cause_____________?
Low calcium level will cause_____________?
A. Hyper excitability of wrist muscle
B. Weak heart action
C. Tetanus
D. All of the above
Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones is primarily under inhibitory control of hypothalamus ?
Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones is primarily under inhibitory control of hypothalamus ?
A. TSH
B. GRH
C. Somatostatin
D. Prolactin