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Which hormone can increase blood glucose levels by inhibiting uptake of glucose by body cells?
Which hormone can increase blood glucose levels by inhibiting uptake of glucose by body cells?
- Cortisol (correct)
- Insulin
- Glucagon
- Epinephrine
In which tissues does cortisol have catabolic effects?
In which tissues does cortisol have catabolic effects?
- Skin and bone
- Muscle, lymphoid tissue, and adipose tissue (correct)
- Brain and heart
- Liver and kidneys
What is the role of cortisol in protein metabolism?
What is the role of cortisol in protein metabolism?
- It increases the rate of protein synthesis in liver (correct)
- It enhances protein synthesis in muscle cells
- It increases RNA production in muscle tissue
- It inhibits protein synthesis in the liver
How does cortisol act as an immunosuppressant?
How does cortisol act as an immunosuppressant?
Which gland is responsible for the release of cortisol in response to stress?
Which gland is responsible for the release of cortisol in response to stress?
How can extreme physiologic stressors affect an individual?
How can extreme physiologic stressors affect an individual?
What is the outcome of cellular injury when a cell is unable to maintain homeostasis in the face of injurious stimuli?
What is the outcome of cellular injury when a cell is unable to maintain homeostasis in the face of injurious stimuli?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an injurious stimuli that can lead to cellular injury?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an injurious stimuli that can lead to cellular injury?
What is the role of adaptation in cellular function?
What is the role of adaptation in cellular function?
What is the energy released when a mole of glucose is metabolically broken down in the presence of oxygen into carbon dioxide and water?
What is the energy released when a mole of glucose is metabolically broken down in the presence of oxygen into carbon dioxide and water?
In early stages of a successful adaptive response, what might cells experience?
In early stages of a successful adaptive response, what might cells experience?
What do cells need to do in order to protect themselves from injury?
What do cells need to do in order to protect themselves from injury?
Which term is defined as a demand that exceeds a person’s coping abilities, resulting in disturbances of cognition, emotion, and behavior?
Which term is defined as a demand that exceeds a person’s coping abilities, resulting in disturbances of cognition, emotion, and behavior?
What are the 3 stages of stress development in GAS, as defined by Hans Selye?
What are the 3 stages of stress development in GAS, as defined by Hans Selye?
During stress, which of the following is suppressed?
During stress, which of the following is suppressed?
Which gland activates during stress due to ACTH and increases the secretion of glucocorticoid hormones?
Which gland activates during stress due to ACTH and increases the secretion of glucocorticoid hormones?
What is one of the primary effects of cortisol during stress?
What is one of the primary effects of cortisol during stress?
Which hormone is known as hydrocortisone and is primarily secreted by the adrenal cortex during stress?
Which hormone is known as hydrocortisone and is primarily secreted by the adrenal cortex during stress?
What is defined as the reversible replacement of one mature cell type by another (less mature) cell type?
What is defined as the reversible replacement of one mature cell type by another (less mature) cell type?
Which adaptive change is characterized by an increase in cell number?
Which adaptive change is characterized by an increase in cell number?
What is a common example of pathologic hyperplasia described in the text?
What is a common example of pathologic hyperplasia described in the text?
Which of the following is a significant biochemical theme in understanding cell injury and cell death?
Which of the following is a significant biochemical theme in understanding cell injury and cell death?
What is the most common cause of cellular injury according to the text?
What is the most common cause of cellular injury according to the text?
Which organ enlarges in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
Which organ enlarges in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
Within 1 minute after blood supply is interrupted, what happens to heart muscle according to the text?
Within 1 minute after blood supply is interrupted, what happens to heart muscle according to the text?
What is the main symptom of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
What is the main symptom of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
What major change is observed in cellular aging related to mitochondria?
What major change is observed in cellular aging related to mitochondria?
What is the maximal life span range for humans according to the text?
What is the maximal life span range for humans according to the text?
After age 65, which gender typically outnumbers the other in terms of life expectancy?
After age 65, which gender typically outnumbers the other in terms of life expectancy?
Which area of study suggests changes produced by genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors in aging?
Which area of study suggests changes produced by genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors in aging?
