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ASSIGNMENT
Metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids
Course Code: BBCCT-119
Assignment code: BBCCT-109/TMA/2026
(Valid from 1st January, 2026 to 31st December, 2026)
Maximum marks: 100 Note: Attempt all questions. The marks for each question are indicated against it. Write the answers in your own words; do not copy from the course material. PART-(A) Marks: 100
1.Write about the following in brief:
(a) Permissiveness of hormones (b) Steroid hormones (c) Myxoedema (d) Structure of thyroid releasing hormone (e) Application of erythropoietin
2.(a) Name the three lobes of pituitary gland and mention the name of the hormones released by these.
(b) Explain the underlying cause and symptoms of acromegaly and goitre.
3.(a) Discuss the transport and regulation of thyroid hormones.
(b) Explain the steps involved in synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones.
4.(a) How do diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus differ from each other?
(b) Explain role of various hormones during ovarian cycle.
5.Write short notes on the following: (a) IGF induced signaling pathways (b) Role and ligands of EPO
PART- (B) Marks:50
6.(a) Which hormone id primarily responsible for regulation of calcium metabolism. Discuss its role in calcium and phosphate homeostasis.
(b) How does insulin affect carbohydrate metabolism in muscles and liver?
7.(a) Discuss five functions of adiponectin.
(b) Draw and explain the anatomy of adrenal gland in mammals.
8.(a) What is the difference between osteomalacia and osteoporosis in terms of their etiology and symptoms?
(b) Discuss the structure of G-proteins.
9.(a) Explain the pathophysiology of following diseases:
(i) Cushing’s disease (ii) Grave’s disease
(b) What is an immunoassay? Discuss it application in hormone assay.
10.(a) Explain the role of cAMP in hormone signaling.
(b) Expand the following terms and state their function: (i) JAK (ii) STAT (iii) MAPK (iv) PKC (v) EpoR
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