Anterior Pituitary Hormones Quiz
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What is the physiological role of Growth Hormone (GH)?

  • Regulation of reproductive functions in adults
  • Regulation of calcium levels in the body
  • Regulation of blood sugar levels in the body
  • Regulation of growth and development in children and adolescents (correct)

    • What controls the secretion of Growth Hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary gland?

  • Pineal gland through melatonin
  • Thyroid gland through thyroxine
  • Adrenal glands through cortisol
  • Hypothalamus through GH releasing factor (correct)

    • What is the composition of Growth Hormone (GH)?

  • Contains 50 amino acids, globular peptide
  • Contains 191 amino acids, straight chain peptide (correct)
  • Contains 100 amino acids, branched chain peptide
  • Contains 300 amino acids, cyclic peptide

    • What inhibits the secretion of Growth Hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary gland?

    <p>Somatostatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the secretion of Growth Hormone (GH) decrease after an initial increase in newborns?

    <p>Age 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

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