The hormone that regulates the body's response to long-term stress is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The hormone that regulates the body's response to long-term stress is:
A. Adrenaline
B. Cortisol
C. Insulin
D. Thyroxine
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cortisol, from the adrenal cortex, is a glucocorticoid that increases blood glucose, suppresses inflammation, and aids the body's adaptation to prolonged stress. Adrenaline is for acute stress, thyroxine metabolism, insulin glucose.

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Identify the correct statement about the circulatory system:
A. Capillaries have valves to prevent backflow.
B. Veins have thin, elastic walls compared to arteries.
C. The pulmonary artery carries oxygenated blood.
D. Arteries always carry oxygenated blood.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Veins have thinner walls than arteries and contain valves. The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood, and arteries normally (except pulmonary) carry oxygenated blood.

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The 'Hormone Neurotensin' is a peptide found in the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. In the gut, its primary functions include:
A. Stimulating insulin release
B. Increasing intestinal absorption of water
C. Inhibiting gastric motility and acid secretion, and stimulating the release of histamine and glucagon
D. Stimulating gastric acid secretion

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Neurotensin is a 13-amino acid peptide that functions as both a neuromodulator in the central nervous system and a hormone in the gastrointestinal tract. In the gut, it is secreted by the N cells in the ileum in response to fat ingestion. Its primary gastrointestinal functions are to inhibit gastric motility and gastric acid secretion (contributing to the 'ileal brake'), and to stimulate the release of histamine from mast cells and glucagon from the pancreas. It also causes vasodilation in the intestinal mucosa.

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The 'Hormone Somatostatin' is a peptide hormone that acts as a universal inhibitor in the body. It is secreted by the hypothalamus, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract, and its primary function is to:
A. Stimulate the release of growth hormone
B. Increase blood glucose levels
C. Stimulate gastric acid secretion
D. Inhibit the release of growth hormone, insulin, glucagon, and various gastrointestinal hormones

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Somatostatin, also known as growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH), is a peptide hormone produced by the delta cells of the pancreatic islets, the hypothalamus, and various cells in the gastrointestinal tract. It acts as a powerful, universal inhibitor. It inhibits the release of growth hormone (GH) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the anterior pituitary. In the pancreas, it inhibits the secretion of both insulin and glucagon. In the gut, it inhibits the release of gastrin, secretin, and other GI hormones, slowing down digestion and absorption.

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