Question

which of the following is an action of human growth hormone (GH)? a stimulates division of chondrocytes b. causes skeletal muscle growth c. raises blood glucose level d. increases lipolysis e. all of the above 37. Which of the following is not an action of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? a stimulate osteoclast activity b. stimulate calcium absorption in the GI tract c. increase calcium excretion in the kidneys d. increase calcitriol synthesis by the kidneys e. all are actions of PTH 38. Aldosterone secretion can be stimulated by: a. angiotensin 11 b. low blood pressure c. high blood K level d. low blood volume e. all of the above 39. Which of the following describes an action of cortisol? a. promotes gluconeogenesis in liver b. stimulates leukocyte production c. stimulates immune response d. stimulates protein synthesis in skeletal muscles e. all of the above 40. Steroid hormones exert their action on a target cell by: a. entering the nucleus of a cell and initiating gene activation b. binding cell receptors and initiating CAMP activity c. entering the cell and activating mitochondrial enzymes d. increasing the concentration of intracellular calcium e. activating a G protein 41. The endocrine portion of the pancreas consists of: a. acini b. islets c. three distinct zones in the cortex d. follicles e. supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei 42. Which of the following is an action of insulin? a. increased glycogen formation in liver b. increased triglyceride formation in adipose tissue c. increased glucose transport into cells throughout the body d. increased protein synthesis in muscle tissue e. all of the above are actions

Answer 1

36.all of the above

37. increased calcium excretion in kidney

38.all the above

39. promote gluconeogenesis in liver

40. binding cell receptor and initiating CAMP activity

41.islets

42.increase glucose transport into cells throughout body

43. type 1 diabets mellitus

44. parathyroid hormone/calcitonin

45. insulin

46. 4-6 litres

47. 7.4

48. water

49. erythrocyte