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Glucocorticoids (cortisol)
A. Increase the breakdown of lipids
B. Increase the breakdown of proteins
C. Increase blood glucose levels
D. Increase inflammation
92. Which of the following is (are) expected in Crushing syndrome (hyper-secretion of adrenal cortex
hormone?
A. Loss of hair in women
B. Deposition of adipose tissue in the face, neck, and abdomen
C. Low blood glucose
D. Low blood pressure
E. E. All of these are correct
95. Glucagon
A. Primarily affects the liver
B. Causes glycogen to be stored
C. Causes blood glucose levels to decrease
D. Decreases lipid metabolism
E. Performs all of these functions
96. When blood glucose levels increase, the secretion of which of these hormones increases?
A. Glucagon
B. Insulin
C. GH
D. Cortisol
E. Epinephrine
97. If a person who has diabetes mellitus has forgotten to take an insulin injection, the symptoms that
may soon appear include:
A. Acidosis
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Increased urine production
D. Lethargy and fatigue
E. All these are correct
100. Which of these secretions does not decrease with aging of the endocrine
A. GH secretion
B. Melatonin secretion
C. Thyroid secretion
D. Parathyroid secretion
87. Calcitonin
A. Is secreted by the parathyroid glands
B. Levels increase when blood calcium levels decrease
C. Causes blood calcium levels to decrease
D. Insufficiency results in weak bones and tetany