Which of the following hormones is regulated by the anterior pituitary?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following hormones is regulated by the anterior pituitary?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cortisol is regulated by ACTH from the anterior pituitary.

Question 2 of 5

is a masculinizing hormone produced from the adrenal gland.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Adrenal androgens (e.g., DHEA) contribute to masculinization.

Question 3 of 5

All of the following increase insulin secretion EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: α adrenergic stimulation inhibits insulin secretion via sympathetic activation, while β stimulation, acetylcholine, glucagon, and arginine (an amino acid) enhance it via various signaling pathways.

Question 4 of 5

The net production of ATP per mole of glucose metabolised aerobically is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Aerobic metabolism of glucose yields 38 ATP per mole in most cells via glycolysis, TCA cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

Question 5 of 5

All of the following are high energy phosphate compounds EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Glucose 6-phosphate is an intermediate, not a high-energy phosphate compound like ATP, creatine phosphate, ADP, or GTP.

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