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Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
- Glucagon (correct)
- Thyroxine
- Insulin (correct)
- Adrenaline
What is the primary function of the hormone aldosterone?
What is the primary function of the hormone aldosterone?
- Stimulation of glucose uptake in muscle cells
- Regulation of blood pressure
- Regulation of body temperature
- Maintenance of electrolyte balance and blood volume (correct)
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the growth and development of cells in the body?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the growth and development of cells in the body?
- Insulin
- Thyroxine
- Adrenaline
- Growth hormone (correct)
What is the primary function of the hormone thyroxine?
What is the primary function of the hormone thyroxine?
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Which gland produces the hormone prolactin?
Which gland produces the hormone prolactin?
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Textbook References
- Two main reference books for medical biochemistry are mentioned: Harper's Medical Biochemistry and Medical Biochemistry.
- Harper's Medical Biochemistry is written by Robert K. Murray and Daryl K. Granner, and the specified edition is the 28th edition, published in 2009.
- Medical Biochemistry is written by Mushtaq Ahmad, and the specified edition is the 8th edition, published in 2013.
- The Medical Biochemistry book by Mushtaq Ahmad consists of two volumes: Volume I and Volume II.
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