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Which organ is responsible for the synthesis of corticosteroid hormones?
Which organ is responsible for the synthesis of corticosteroid hormones?
Which hormone is responsible for the maintenance of mineralocorticoid activity in adrenalectomized animals?
Which hormone is responsible for the maintenance of mineralocorticoid activity in adrenalectomized animals?
Which protein is the major transport protein for corticosteroid hormones in the circulation?
Which protein is the major transport protein for corticosteroid hormones in the circulation?
What is the half-life of cortisol in the circulation?
What is the half-life of cortisol in the circulation?
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Which hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex?
Which hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex?
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What is the primary function of glucocorticoids?
What is the primary function of glucocorticoids?
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How is cholesterol transported into the mitochondria for steroid hormone synthesis?
How is cholesterol transported into the mitochondria for steroid hormone synthesis?
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Which enzyme converts angiotensinogen into angiotensin I?
Which enzyme converts angiotensinogen into angiotensin I?
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What is the primary effect of aldosterone on Na+ and K+?
What is the primary effect of aldosterone on Na+ and K+?
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What is the main function of aldosterone?
What is the main function of aldosterone?
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What effect does cortisol have on muscle metabolism?
What effect does cortisol have on muscle metabolism?
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How does cortisol affect fat metabolism during fasting?
How does cortisol affect fat metabolism during fasting?
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What is one of the anti-inflammatory actions of cortisol?
What is one of the anti-inflammatory actions of cortisol?
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Which one of the following is NOT a functional zone of the adrenal glands?
Which one of the following is NOT a functional zone of the adrenal glands?
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Which one of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the adrenal cortex?
Which one of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the adrenal cortex?
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Which one of the following describes the cellular mechanism of action of adrenal cortical hormones?
Which one of the following describes the cellular mechanism of action of adrenal cortical hormones?
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Which one of the following is a consequence of chronic excess of glucocorticoids?
Which one of the following is a consequence of chronic excess of glucocorticoids?
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What is the main cause of Cushing's syndrome/disease?
What is the main cause of Cushing's syndrome/disease?
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What is the effect of high doses of cortisol for an extended time?
What is the effect of high doses of cortisol for an extended time?
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Which of the following hormones increases tissue sensitivity to catecholamines?
Which of the following hormones increases tissue sensitivity to catecholamines?
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One physiological effect of cortisol is:
One physiological effect of cortisol is:
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What is the effect of aldosterone?
What is the effect of aldosterone?
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Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted from the adrenal cortex?
Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted from the adrenal cortex?
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Which of the following occurs during chronic excess of cortisol but not during acute stress response?
Which of the following occurs during chronic excess of cortisol but not during acute stress response?
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Which of the following is NOT a biological action of cortisol?
Which of the following is NOT a biological action of cortisol?
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