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Which type of hormone circulates bound to a carrier protein, but is active in its free form?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a possible cause of hypopituitarism?
Which of the following is a common symptom of pan-hypopituitarism?
Which of the following is a common symptom of pan-hypopituitarism?
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of pan-hypopituitarism?
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of pan-hypopituitarism?
Which hormone has the longest plasma half-life?
Which hormone has the longest plasma half-life?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing Aquaporin 2 (AQP2) expression on the apical cell surface?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing Aquaporin 2 (AQP2) expression on the apical cell surface?
Which water channels are present on the basolateral side of the cell?
Which water channels are present on the basolateral side of the cell?
Which of the following is a method used to stimulate growth hormone (GH) secretion?
Which of the following is a method used to stimulate growth hormone (GH) secretion?
Which of the following is a metabolic effect of GH in adipose tissue?
Which of the following is a metabolic effect of GH in adipose tissue?
Which of the following is a better marker for growth hormone (GH) excess than GH itself?
Which of the following is a better marker for growth hormone (GH) excess than GH itself?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing IGF-I levels in the body?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing IGF-I levels in the body?
Which of the following conditions can lead to reduced IGF-I levels?
Which of the following conditions can lead to reduced IGF-I levels?
Which stage of life is associated with a decrease in IGF-I levels?
Which stage of life is associated with a decrease in IGF-I levels?
