Multiple Choice
One of the main effects of ACTH in adrenocortical cells is to
A) Increase conversion of cholesterol to cholic acid
B) Increase lysosomal degradation of cytosolic proteins
C) Increase activity of phosphofructokinase
D) Increase activity of StAR
E) Increase conversion of glucocorticoids to androgens
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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Q7: ACTH in corticotrophs is derived from<br>A)
Q8: Aldosterone secretion is stimulated most strongly by<br>A)
Q9: All of the steroid hormones derive from<br>A)
Q10: CRH directly stimulates<br>A) ACTH secretion by activating
Q11: Glucocorticoids<br>A) Increase plasma glucose partly by activating
Q13: In primary hypoadrenalism, you would expect<br>A) Decreased
Q14: Secretions of the zona fasiculata are controlled
Q15: Secretions of the zona glomerulosa are increased
Q16: Glucocorticoids exert anti-inflamm atory effects by<br>A)
Q17: Aldosterone m ainly<br>A) Increases the distal tubule