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Hormones Classification Quiz

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What is the main lipophilic hormone released by the adrenal cortex?

CRH

Glucagon

Cortisol (correct)

ACTH

Which physiological action is NOT associated with cortisol?

Decreases gluconeogenesis (correct)

Inhibits protein synthesis

Increases blood glucose levels

Potentiates the effects of catecholamines

What type of effect does cortisol have on blood fatty acid levels?

Increases fatty acid levels (correct)

Regulates glycogen storage

Decreases fatty acid levels

No effect on fatty acid levels

Which hormone stimulates the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex?

CRH (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physiological action of cortisol?

Promotes protein synthesis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of glucocorticoids like cortisol in response to ACTH?

Suppresses immune response (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hormones have high lipid solubility and low water solubility?

Lipophilic hormones (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a lipophilic hormone derived from tyrosine and iodine?

Thyroxine (T4) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which group of hormones includes Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Epinephrine?

Amino acid derivatives (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of Melatonin hormone?

Tryptophan (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which group includes all anterior and posterior pituitary hormones?

Hypothalamic releasing or inhibiting hormones (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary lipophilic (steroid) hormone released by the adrenal cortex in response to ACTH?

Cortisol (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physiological effect of lipophilic adrenal cortex hormones?

Growth of pubic and axillary hair (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major hydrophilic hormone released by the adrenal medulla in response to sympathetic nervous system activation?

Epinephrine (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone deficiency is associated with hyperkalemia and hyponatremia in primary adrenocortical deficiency?

Aldosterone (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone deficiency leads to poor stress response in individuals with adrenocortical insufficiency?

Cortisol (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of hormone is Dehydroepiandosterone (DHEA) primarily considered as?

Lipophilic (steroid) hormone (C) Signup and view all the answers