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JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2001

  • question_answer
    Deficiency of which of the following causes obesity, low plasma \[N{{a}^{+}}\], high \[{{K}^{+}}\] and increase blood pressure?

    A) Thyroxine           

    B)       Cortisol                

    C) Adrenaline                         

    D) Growth hormone

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by Zona fasciculata of Adrenal cortex. Deficiency of cortisol causes Addisons disease in which obesity, low plasma \[N{{a}^{+}}\], high \[{{K}^{+}}\], and high blood pressure takes place.


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