WBR0272

Author	[[PageAuthor::Gonzalo A. Romero, M.D. [1]]]
Exam Type	ExamType::USMLE Step 1
Main Category	MainCategory::Biochemistry, MainCategory::Physiology
Sub Category	SubCategory::Endocrine, SubCategory::General Principles
Prompt	[[Prompt::A hormone is liberated from the hypothalamus in response to increase in osmolarity in order to conserve water by promoting renal water reabsorption. Its secretion is inhibited by cold temperature and alcohol. Which of the following is correct about this hormone?]]
Answer A	AnswerA::It exerts its effects through nuclear receptors
Answer A Explanation	[[AnswerAExp::Incorrect.]]
Answer B	AnswerB::Its type 2 receptor is localized in the renal collecting ducts
Answer B Explanation	[[AnswerBExp::Correct.]]
Answer C	AnswerC::Its type 1 receptors exert their action through cAMP
Answer C Explanation	[[AnswerCExp::Incorrect.]]
Answer D	AnswerD::It stimulates Aquaporins translocation in the proximal tubules
Answer D Explanation	[[AnswerDExp::Incorrect.]]
Answer E	AnswerE::It is a steroidal hormone
Answer E Explanation	[[AnswerEExp::Incorrect.]]
Right Answer	RightAnswer::B
Explanation	[[Explanation::Educational Objective: WikiDoc Mnemonic: References: Educational Objective: References: ]]
Approved	Approved::No
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