WBR0272
| Author | PageAuthor::Gonzalo Romero |
|---|---|
| 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:: |
| Answer B | AnswerB::Its type 2 receptor is localized in the renal collecting ducts |
| Answer B Explanation | AnswerBExp:: |
| Answer C | AnswerC::Its type 1 receptors exert their action through cAMP |
| Answer C Explanation | AnswerCExp:: |
| Answer D | AnswerD::It stimulates Aquaporins translocation in the proximal tubules |
| Answer D Explanation | AnswerDExp:: |
| Answer E | AnswerE::It is a steroidal hormone |
| Answer E Explanation | AnswerEExp:: |
| Right Answer | RightAnswer::B |
| Explanation | [[Explanation:: Educational Objective: |
| Approved | Approved::No |
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| Linked Question | Linked:: |
| Order in Linked Questions | LinkedOrder:: |