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Hormones are called chemical signals that stimulate specific target
tissues. Their action depends on the presenc3e of receptors on the
respective target tissues. Which of the following is the correct location of
the receptors in the case of protein hormones?
a. Extracellular matrix
b. Blood
c. Plasma membrane
d. Nucleus
Option (c) is the answer.
Choose the correct option among the following options
| Column I
A. Epinephrine B. Testosterone C. Glucagon D. Atrial natriuretic factor |
Column II
i. Stimulates muscle growth ii. A decrease in blood pressure iii. Breakdown of liver glycogen Content iv. Increases heartbeat |
Options:
a. A-ii, B-i, C-iii, CD-i
b. A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii
c. A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
d. A-i, B-iv, C-ii, D-iii
Option (b) is the answer.
Which of the following organs in mammals does not consist of a central
calcium balance in the human body?
a. Vitamin D
b. Parathyroid hormone
c. Thyrocalcitonin
d. Thymosin
Option (d) is the answer.
Which of the following organs in mammals does not consist of a central
medullary’ region surrounded by a cortical region?
a. Ovary
b. Adrenal
c. Liver
d. Kidney
Option (c) is the answer.
Which of the following conditions is not linked to a deficiency of thyroid
hormones?a. Cretinism
b. Goitre
c. Myxedema
d. Exophthalmia
Option (d) is the answer.