WBR0272

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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
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Answer B AnswerB::Its type 2 receptor is localized in the renal collecting ducts
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Answer C AnswerC::Its type 1 receptors exert their action through cAMP
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Answer D AnswerD::It stimulates Aquaporins translocation in the proximal tubules
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Answer E AnswerE::It is a steroidal hormone
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Right Answer RightAnswer::B
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