Mechanism of Hormone Action

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Mechanism of Hormone Action: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Mechanism of Hormone Action and Hormone Regulation by Feedback Mechanism

Important Questions on Mechanism of Hormone Action

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Hormone production and release are primarily controlled by _____ (negative/positive) feedback.

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The _____ and amount of hormones released by endocrine glands are controlled by the feedback mechanism, which is inbuilt in our body.

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Which one of the following is not a second messenger in hormone action?

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How does feedback regulation control hormone levels?

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What is the primary mechanism of growth hormone action?

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How does glucagon affect blood glucose levels?

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What is the role of calcium ions in hormone action?

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How does thyroxine regulate metabolic rate?

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Which type of hormone action involves binding directly to DNA?

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What is the function of phosphodiesterase in hormonal signaling?

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Which type of receptor is involved in adrenaline action?

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What happens when a hormone binds to its receptor?

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What is the primary mode of action of insulin?

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How do hormones maintain homeostasis?

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Which hormone uses cAMP as a second messenger?

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What is the significance of receptor specificity in hormone action?

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What is the role of adenylate cyclase in hormone action?

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Which hormone action involves direct gene activation?

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How do peptide hormones usually act on target cells?

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Which enzyme is activated by cAMP during hormone action?