17 Questions
What is the main lipophilic hormone released by the adrenal cortex?
Cortisol
Which physiological action is NOT associated with cortisol?
Decreases gluconeogenesis
What type of effect does cortisol have on blood fatty acid levels?
Increases fatty acid levels
Which hormone stimulates the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex?
CRH
Which of the following is NOT a physiological action of cortisol?
Promotes protein synthesis
What is the main function of glucocorticoids like cortisol in response to ACTH?
Suppresses immune response
Which type of hormones have high lipid solubility and low water solubility?
Lipophilic hormones
Which of the following is a lipophilic hormone derived from tyrosine and iodine?
Thyroxine (T4)
Which group of hormones includes Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Epinephrine?
Amino acid derivatives
What is the source of Melatonin hormone?
Tryptophan
Which group includes all anterior and posterior pituitary hormones?
Hypothalamic releasing or inhibiting hormones
What is the primary lipophilic (steroid) hormone released by the adrenal cortex in response to ACTH?
Cortisol
Which of the following is a physiological effect of lipophilic adrenal cortex hormones?
Growth of pubic and axillary hair
What is the major hydrophilic hormone released by the adrenal medulla in response to sympathetic nervous system activation?
Epinephrine
Which hormone deficiency is associated with hyperkalemia and hyponatremia in primary adrenocortical deficiency?
Aldosterone
Which hormone deficiency leads to poor stress response in individuals with adrenocortical insufficiency?
Cortisol
What type of hormone is Dehydroepiandosterone (DHEA) primarily considered as?
Lipophilic (steroid) hormone
Test your knowledge on the classification of hormones based on their solubility and chemical structure. Identify lipophilic hormones and hydrophilic hormones which include amino acid derivatives like amines and peptide hormones.
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