Basic Knowledge from Qs Flashcards
1
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Which part of the nephron does ADH work on?
A
Collecting ducts
2
Q
What is the effect of glucagon on somatostatin?
A
Increases secretion of somatostatin
3
Q
What is the action of somatostatin?
A
Inhibits the secretion of insulin and glucagon.
Glucagon increases the secretion of somatostatin via the feedback mechanism, while insulin decreases its secretion.
Somatostatin also controls the emptying of the stomach and bowel.
4
Q
Commonest cause of Addison’s disease?
A
Autoimmunity
5
Q
Which one of the following is not caused by cortisol in the stress response?
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Hypoglycaemia
- Skeletal muscle protein breakdown
- Stimulation of lipolysis
- Mineralocorticoid effects
A
Hypoglycaemia
An ‘anti insulin’ effect occurs leading to hyperglycaemia.
6
Q
DKA is caused by uncontrolled _____
A
Lipolysis
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