One of the followings increases blood glucose level and regulates mineral ion balance:

Related Mcqs:

1. “It is under the control of pituitary trophic hormones STH and ACTH and responds directly to the level of blood glucose”. The statement is true for:

   A. Thyroid gland B. Islets of Langerhans C. Adrenals D. Gonads...

2. Insulin depresses blood glucose level by:

   A. Increasing glycogen synthesis B. By increasing cell utilization of glucose C. By stimulating conversion of glucose into lipids and proteins D. All of the above...

3. Insulin depresses blood glucose level by:

   A. Increasing glycogen synthesis B. By increasing cell utilization of glucose C. By stimulating conversion of glucose into lipids and proteins D. All of the above...

4. Level of one of the followings in the blood controls release of thyrotropin releasing factor from the hypothalamus:

   A. Thyroxine B. Cortisone C. Prolactin D. Steroids...

5. Which of the followings promote the release of glucose from liver glycogen and reinforces the effects of sympathetic system?

   A. Adrenaline B. Nor-adrenaline C. Oxytocin D. Both a & b...

6. Which of the following depresses blood glucose levels?

   A. Glucagon B. Insulin C. Alpha cells of pancreas D. None of these...

7. The ____________ gland is frequently referred as ‘master gland’ since it regulates the activity of many other glands?

   A. thyroid B. adrenal C. pituitary D. pineal...

8. Secretion of one of the followings causes decrease volume and osmotic pressure of blood.

   A. Prolactin B. Antidiuretic hormone C. Oxytocin D. Luteinizing hormone...

9. The hormone that constricts blood vessels in certain areas such as the gut raising the blood pressure is:

   A. Adrenaline B. Nor-adrenaline C. Oxytocin D. Both a & b...

10. As a person caloric intake increases, his weight gain also increases. This is an example of ____________?

    A. case history B. correlation C. negative correlation D. positive correlation...