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The Testicular Androgens

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Which of the following stimulates protein metabolism and muscle growth?

A

Estrogen

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Testosterone

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C

Progesterone

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D

Oxytocin

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Solution

The correct option is A Testosterone
Testosterone is secreted from Leydig cells of testis in males. It regulates many functions such as development of secondary sex organs and sexual characters (moustache, beard, body hair). It also stimulates growth of body tissues, broadening of shoulders, growth of muscles, protein metabolism, aggressiveness etc.
So, the correct answer is 'Testosterone'.

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Q. Assertion :Androgens stimulate muscular growth. Reason: Androgens produce anabolic effects on protein and carbohydrate metabolism.

Which of the following statement are false/true?

(A) Calcitonin regulates the metabolism of calcium.

(B) Oxytocin stimulates contraction of the uterine muscle during birth.

(C) Grave's disease is caused by malfunctioning of the adrenal gland.

(D) ADH stimulates absorption of water and increases the urine production.

Q. Which of the following statements are true/false ?
I. Calcitonin regulates the metabolism of calcium
II. Oxytocin stimulates contraction of uterine muscles during birth
III. Grave's disease is caused by malfunctioning of adrenal gland.
IV. ADH stimulates absorption of water and increase the urine production.

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(a) Calitonin regulates metabolism of calcium.

(b) Oxytocin stimulates contraction of uterine muscles during birth.

(c) Grave's disease is caused by malfunctioning of adrenal gland.

(d) ADH stimulates absorption of water and increase the urine production.

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