15 Questions
Which type of hormone circulates bound to a carrier protein, but is active in its free form?
Steroids
What is the plasma half-life of adrenaline?
Less than 1 minute
How many types of hormones are generally categorized based on their chemical structure?
4
Which of the following is a possible cause of hypopituitarism?
Head injury
Which of the following is a common symptom of pan-hypopituitarism?
Infertility
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of pan-hypopituitarism?
Excessive cortisol production
Which hormone has the longest plasma half-life?
Steroids
Which hormone is responsible for increasing Aquaporin 2 (AQP2) expression on the apical cell surface?
ADH
Which water channels are present on the basolateral side of the cell?
AQP3 and AQP4
Which of the following is a method used to stimulate growth hormone (GH) secretion?
Deep sleep
Which of the following is a metabolic effect of GH in adipose tissue?
Stimulates lipolysis
Which of the following is a better marker for growth hormone (GH) excess than GH itself?
IGF-1
Which hormone is responsible for increasing IGF-I levels in the body?
Thyroxine
Which of the following conditions can lead to reduced IGF-I levels?
Malnutrition
Which stage of life is associated with a decrease in IGF-I levels?
Elderly
Test your knowledge on the properties of hormones, including their low concentrations, potency, and different types. Learn about the various categories of hormones and how they circulate in the body. Explore the differences in plasma half-life for different hormones.
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