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WorksheetsThe Adrenal Gland
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Adrenaline and non adrenaline are hormones and act as
Neurotransmitters
Energy storing substance
c) Food storage material
d) Energy producing agents
Choose all the correct alternatives
a) capsule
b) zona fasiculata
c) zona reticulus
d) zona glomerulus
e) medulla
Which of the following hormone is known as flight and fight hormone
Adrenaline
Noradrenaline
Aldosterone
Androstenedione
Raghav, has been taking steroid drugs for a long time now. He realises that he has high blood pressure, an increased appetite, excessive sweating and excessive hariness. He has been diagnosed by Cushing's Syndrome. What treatment would you recommend him to take?
Medication or surgery
Reducing steroid intake or radiation
Taking hormone supplements
None of the above
Which of the following is the main glucocorticoid?
cortisol
Aldosterone
Adrenaline
Epinephrine
The precursor of all hormones secreted by the adrenal gland is
(a)
What are the functions of cortisol
Anti-inflammatory reaction
Stimulates RBC production
It acts as an emergency hormone
It helps in regulating the electrolytes in the human body
The hormones released by the adrenal medulla are of how many types?
2
3
4
None of the above
The position of the adrenal gland in amphibians is
Head renal
Supra renal position
Inter renal position
None of the above
What are the target organs of the adrenal gland
lungs, pupils
heart
muscles
none of the above
all the above
What is the common name of the hormones released by the adrenal medulla
Catecholamines
Corticoids
Androgenic steroids
Adrenocorticotropic hormones (ACTH)
How much part of the adrenal gland does the adrenal cortex occupy?
70 - 80%
60 - 70%
80 - 90%
20 - 30%
Ravi is very scared of dogs. He sees a ferocious dog running towards him at a very high speed. Ravi starts perspiring profusely and runs for his life. He is perspiring because of -
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Cortisol
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
Aldosterone
underproduction of hormones by the adrenal cortex is which disease -
Addison’s Disease
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Hyperaldosteronism
Cushing's Syndrome
Which statement regarding Cushing's syndrome is correct
Women are likely to develop Cushing's Syndrome
Men are likely to develop Cushing's Syndrome
The incidence of Cushing's Syndrome is distributed equally among all genders
Option is not available
Which adrenal gland disorder is cancerous?
Adrenal gland tumors
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Hyperaldosteronism
Pheochromocytoma
Which of the following are symptoms of Addison's disease?
Fatigue,Low blood pressure
Nausea, Loss of Appetite
Darkening of the skin, Dizziness
Dehydration, Sweating
High blood pressure, osteoporosis
Where does adrenocortical carcinoma develop?
Adrenal medulla
Adrenal cortex
capsule
none of the above
Muskan has been fighting pneumonia for 2 weeks and her body is undergoing major stress. She now always feels dehydrated, naseous, dizzy and has lost her appetite. She comes to you asking for help. Which disease would you diagnose her with?
Cushing's Syndrome
Addison's Disease
Hyperaldosteronism
None of the above
The hormones released by the adrenal cortex are grouped under how many categories?
3
2
1
None of the above
