All of the following are endogenous corticosteriods released by all adrenal cortex EXCEPT______________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Adrenal gland has two parts; cortex and medulla. Which of the following is correct______________?

   A. Cortex is under the control of ACTH
   B. Both cortex and medulla are under the control of autonomic nervous system
   C. Cortex is exocrine and medulla is endocrine
   D. All of the above

2. All the following hormones are secreted by adrenal cortex except_______________?

   A. Estriol
   B. Cortisol
   C. Corticosterone
   D. Aldosterone

3. Endogenous triglycerides in plasma is maximally bound to________________?

   A. Chylomicrons
   B. LDL
   C. VLDL
   D. HDL

4. Lipofuschin is an insoluble endogenous pigment, also known as___________?

   A. Lipochrome
   B. Wear and tear pigment
   C. Aging pigment
   D. All of the above

5. IN the adrenal gland, androgens are produced by the cells in the____________?

   A. Zona glomerulosa
   B. Zona reticularis
   C. Zona fasciculata
   D. Medulla

6. The catecholamines secreted by adrenal medulla______________?

   A. Increases the blood glucose level by favoring glycogenolysis in blood and muscle cells
   B. Decrease the level o free fatty acids and ketone bodies
   C. Increase the splanchnic blood flow
   D. Are under the control of parasy

7. Therapeutic uses of a – adrenoceptor blockers include all of the following EXCEPT______________?

   A. Hypertension
   B. Amxiety
   C. Peripheral Vascular disease
   D. Benign Prostatic hypertrophy

8. Adrenaline is used in following EXCEPT______________?

   A. With xylocaine
   B. Post extraction socket
   C. Anaphylactin shock
   D. Angina in dental chair
   E. Both B & D

9. Mode of action of sulphonyl ureas includes all the following except______________?

   A. Activating receptors on beta cells of pancreas to release insulin
   B. Inhibiting gluconeogenesis in liver
   C. Enhancing insulin mediated post receptor enzyme reaction
   D. Decreasing Glucose absorption from the qut

10. Following antimicrobials are termed as type I calcimimetics that mimic the stimulatory effect of calcium, on the calcium sensing receptor to inhibit PTH secretion by the parathyroid gland EXCEPT______________?

    A. Streptomycin
    B. Hamycin
    C. Neomycin
    D. Gentamicin