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Question 1 of 5

Commonest enzymatic defect for development of congenital adrenal hyperplasia is:

A. C-21 hydroxylase deficiency
B. 3b dehydrogenase deficiency
C. C-11 hydroxylase deficiency
D. C-17 hydroxylase deficiency

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: C-21 hydroxylase deficiency

Question 2 of 5

Diabetes Insipidus is a deficiency of what hormone?

A. Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
B. Vasopressin
C. Aldosterone
D. Insulin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Vasopressin

Question 3 of 5

The receptors for non-steroid peptide hormones are found on the ______.

A. plasma membrane
B. nuclear envelope
C. mitochondria
D. lysosomes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: plasma membrane

Question 4 of 5

Oxytocin:

A. is bound to neurophysin in plasma.
B. inhibits production of milk.
C. inhibits myometrial contraction.
D. inhibits sperm swimming on the gonad.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: is bound to neurophysin in plasma.

Question 5 of 5

All of the following are potential causes of elevated LDL , except:

A. Cirrhosis
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Nephrotic syndrome
D. Thiazide diuretics

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cirrhosis

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