The Glucocorticoids

Q. Which of the following hormones is (are) secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress and promotes the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates?

1. Glucagon
2. Glucocorticoids
3. ACTH
4. Insulin

Q.

Which of the following is not a function of cortisol?

1. Calcium metabolism

2. Gluconeogenesis

3. Erythropoiesis

4. Immunosuppressant

Q.

Cortisol can be given in which of the following conditions?

1. As immunosuppressant in organ transplant surgeries

2. As anti-inflammatory drug in uncontrolled inflammation

3. As supplementation for hypothyroidism

4. As anti-diuretic in diabetes

1. i and ii

2. iii and iv

3. iv and i

4. ii and iii

Q.

Which of the following hormones has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic attributes?

1. Adrenaline

2. Aldosterone

3. Cortisol

4. Noradrenaline