Biochem L2 Part 1
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Which type of hormone circulates bound to a carrier protein, but is active in its free form?

  • Steroids (correct)
  • Fatty acid derivatives
  • Proteins and peptides
  • Amino acids (amines)
  • What is the plasma half-life of adrenaline?

  • 30-100 minutes
  • Varies
  • 1 week
  • Less than 1 minute (correct)
  • How many types of hormones are generally categorized based on their chemical structure?

  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 4 (correct)
  • Which of the following is a possible cause of hypopituitarism?

    <p>Head injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of pan-hypopituitarism?

    <p>Infertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of pan-hypopituitarism?

    <p>Excessive cortisol production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone has the longest plasma half-life?

    <p>Steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for increasing Aquaporin 2 (AQP2) expression on the apical cell surface?

    <p>ADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which water channels are present on the basolateral side of the cell?

    <p>AQP3 and AQP4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a method used to stimulate growth hormone (GH) secretion?

    <p>Deep sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a metabolic effect of GH in adipose tissue?

    <p>Stimulates lipolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a better marker for growth hormone (GH) excess than GH itself?

    <p>IGF-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for increasing IGF-I levels in the body?

    <p>Thyroxine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions can lead to reduced IGF-I levels?

    <p>Malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of life is associated with a decrease in IGF-I levels?

    <p>Elderly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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