Endocrinology Quiz on Growth Hormones
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Which of the following therapies is associated with pulsatile growth hormone administration?

  • DMZ
  • Pegvisomant
  • GHRH (correct)
  • DMI
  • What is the primary therapeutic use of Pegvisomant?

  • Enhancing muscle mass
  • Blocking growth hormone action (correct)
  • Stimulating growth hormone secretion
  • Reducing fat synthesis
  • Which factor is least likely to influence DMZ effectiveness?

  • Patient's age
  • Concomitant use of anabolic steroids
  • Dietary protein intake
  • Environmental temperature (correct)
  • Pulsatile GH therapy primarily aims to replicate which of the following?

    <p>Natural circadian rhythm of GH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of DMI?

    <p>It primarily decreases protein digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Growth hormone therapy

    • Pulsatile growth hormone administration is associated with Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) therapy.
    • Pegvisomant is primarily used to treat acromegaly.

    DMZ (Degarelix)

    • DMZ is an LHRH antagonist used to treat prostate cancer.
    • DMZ effectiveness is least likely to be influenced by liver function.

    Pulsatile GH

    • Pulsatile Growth Hormone (GH) therapy primarily aims to replicate the natural, pulsatile release of GH in the body.

    DMI (Diabetic Microangiopathy)

    • DMI is NOT a characteristic of DMI: Rapid onset.
    • DMI is a chronic complication of diabetes, characterized by slow, progressive damage to small blood vessels.

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    Test your knowledge on growth hormone therapies, specifically focusing on pulsatile growth hormone administration and Pegvisomant's therapeutic use. This quiz also covers factors influencing DMZ effectiveness and the characteristics of DMI. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand these essential topics in endocrinology.

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