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What is the main lipophilic hormone released by the adrenal cortex?
What is the main lipophilic hormone released by the adrenal cortex?
- CRH
- Glucagon
- Cortisol (correct)
- ACTH
Which physiological action is NOT associated with cortisol?
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?
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?
Which hormone stimulates the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex?
Which of the following is NOT a physiological action of cortisol?
Which of the following is NOT a physiological action of cortisol?
What is the main function of glucocorticoids like cortisol in response to ACTH?
What is the main function of glucocorticoids like cortisol in response to ACTH?
Which type of hormones have high lipid solubility and low water solubility?
Which type of hormones have high lipid solubility and low water solubility?
Which of the following is a lipophilic hormone derived from tyrosine and iodine?
Which of the following is a lipophilic hormone derived from tyrosine and iodine?
Which group of hormones includes Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Epinephrine?
Which group of hormones includes Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Epinephrine?
What is the source of Melatonin hormone?
What is the source of Melatonin hormone?
Which group includes all anterior and posterior pituitary hormones?
Which group includes all anterior and posterior pituitary hormones?
What is the primary lipophilic (steroid) hormone released by the adrenal cortex in response to ACTH?
What is the primary lipophilic (steroid) hormone released by the adrenal cortex in response to ACTH?
Which of the following is a physiological effect of lipophilic adrenal cortex hormones?
Which of the following is a physiological effect of lipophilic adrenal cortex hormones?
What is the major hydrophilic hormone released by the adrenal medulla in response to sympathetic nervous system activation?
What is the major hydrophilic hormone released by the adrenal medulla in response to sympathetic nervous system activation?
Which hormone deficiency is associated with hyperkalemia and hyponatremia in primary adrenocortical deficiency?
Which hormone deficiency is associated with hyperkalemia and hyponatremia in primary adrenocortical deficiency?
Which hormone deficiency leads to poor stress response in individuals with adrenocortical insufficiency?
Which hormone deficiency leads to poor stress response in individuals with adrenocortical insufficiency?
What type of hormone is Dehydroepiandosterone (DHEA) primarily considered as?
What type of hormone is Dehydroepiandosterone (DHEA) primarily considered as?
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