Adrenal gland - class-XII
The secretion of aldosterone by adrenal cortex is directly controlled by
Which gland does not originate from embryonic endoderm?
Adrenal cortex also controls the carbohydrate metabolism through
Retention of sodium in body depends upon hormone from
Conn's disease is due to
A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is
Reabsorption of Na$^+$ is controlled by which one of the following hormones ?
Which of the following is incorrect about adrenal glands?
Our body retains NaCl, during the periods of excessive heat. Which of the following triggers this action?
Adrenal gland is associated with
In urinary, system, aldosterone takes part in retention (reabsorption) of
Find out the correct layers in T.S. of adrenal gland.
Injury to adrenal cortex is not likely to affect secretion of
Adrenal gland is derived from
Which of the following is the hormone secreted by zona fasciculate?
Hormone controlling Na$^+$ - K$^+$ ion concentration is
Which of the following leads to the secretion of Aldosterone from the Adrenal cortex?
The tube that passes out of the Hilus is called ___________.
The fight-or-flight response is developed by the hormones of
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
The adrenal glands lie in contact with the back of the:
Which of the following is a mineralocorticoid?
Reabsorption of $Na^+$ is controlled by which one of the following hormones?
Glucocorticoid hormones are secreted by the:
Which of the following hormones is not proteinaceous is nature?
Zona fasciculata secretes
Which of the following induces goose flesh?
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response in humans. One neurotransmitter involved in this response is epinephrine. This excitatory molecule increases blood glucose by signaling the conversion of pyruvate into glucose.
Identify a potential target receptor cell of epinephrine in the fight-or-flight response.
Aldosterone hormone is a
Which one of the following hormones also produces anti-inflammatory reactions in man and suppresses the immune response in addition to its primary functions?
Significant cause of 'adrenal virilism ' is :
The main mineralocorticoid in human is
Which of the following option is correct for the secretion of the adrenal cortex?
(i) Mineralocorticoids are secreted by Zona Fasciulata.
(ii) Zona Glomerulosa regulates the balance of water and Na$^{+2}$.
(iii) Sex corticoids are secreted by both Zona Fasciculata and Zona Reticularis.
(iv) Zona Glomerulosa regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.
In urinary system, aldosterone takes part in retention (reabsorption) of
Where are the proximal and distal convoluted tubules located within the human body ?
The cork cambium, cork and secondary cortex are collectively?
RAAS secrete which of the following hormone
The endocrine gland present on the kidney is ..............
Concentration of sodium and chloride ions is lowest
Cortisol is a
Injury to adrenal cortex is not likely to affect the secretion of which one of the following?
Besides corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) which other hormone also stimulate the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) ?