1. Hormones that bind membrane bound receptors include: a) Epinephrine b) T3 c) Cortisol d) Calcitrol e) Aldosterone 2.

Characteristic features of receptors for peptide hormones include: a) They are all protein in nature b) They have specificity for the ligand c) The binding of the ligand is saturable and reversible d) Intracellular signal is initiated as a result of hormone-receptor interaction at the cell membrane e) All of the above is correct 3. Leptin: a) Is a peptide hormone produced by adipocytes b) Binds receptors in the hypothalamus c) Supresses appetite d) Stimulates the sympathetic nervous system e) All of the above is correct 4. The following is correct: a) Cholera toxin acts through cGMP production b) Nitroglycerides activate production of cAMP c) Phorbol esters inhibit protein kinase C d) Cortisol binds with intracellular receptors e) All of the above is correct 5. Epinephrine: a) Inhibits glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis b) Enhances glycogen phosphorylase in the liver c) Binds an intracellular receptor d) Activates PFK-1 in the liver e) Activates cAMP phosphodiesterase 6. All the following hormones promote hyperglycemia except: a) Epinephrine b) Norepinephrine c) Insulin d) Glucagon e) Glucocorticoids 7. The level of cAMP is increased in adipocytes by: a) Epinephrine b) Insulin c) Growth hormone d) ANF e) An increase in the activity of phosphodiesterase