Quick Biochemistry - Hormone Metabolism (Section 9)

1
Which hormone does NOT utilize cAMP as a secondary messenger?
Answer
(A)
Estrogen
2
Which of the following hormones does NOT contribute to elevated blood sugar?
Answer
(C)
Insulin
3
Glucagon stimulates adenyl cyclase, leading to a rise in blood sugar. Due to this effect, glucagon can be described as a:
Answer
(B)
Hyperglycemic agent
4
What is the biochemical classification of the TSH hormone?
Answer
(C)
Glycoprotein
5
Which hormone primarily influences the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?
Answer
(A)
Estrogens
6
A condition marked by small, pale red blood cells and increased iron stores in bone marrow might be responsive to which of these treatments?
Answer
(D)
Vitamin C supplementation
7
Which hormone is crucial for regulating gastric secretions?
Answer
(B)
Gastrin
8
What substance is necessary for the conversion of glucose to glycogen within the liver?
Answer
(C)
UTP
9
Which hormone does NOT play a direct role in the regulation of carbohydrate metabolism?
Answer
(C)
Vasopressin
10
During transcription, what is the correct sequence of genetic information transfer?
Answer
(D)
DNA to RNA
11
In which type of RNA is the anticodon region a key structural element?
Answer
(B)
Transfer RNA
12
Which radioactive isotope is utilized to assess thyroid gland activity?
Answer
(D)
Iodine-131
13
What radioactive element is employed in the diagnosis of pernicious anemia?
Answer
(C)
Cobalt-60