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FSH and LH Hormones Regulation Quiz

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What is one of the actions of glucocorticoids (cortisol)?

Promotes anti-inflammatory effects (correct)

Inhibits glucose breakdown

Stimulates liver formation of triglycerides

Increases hair growth

Which hormone stimulates axillary and pubic hair growth in both genders at puberty?

Glucocorticoids

Estrogens

Androgens (correct)

Parathormone

What is the main regulatory mechanism for cortisol secretion?

Positive feedback loop with CRH

Negative feedback loop with CRH and ACTH (correct)

Direct stimulation by androgens

Regulation by parathormone

In females, what do androgens contribute to?

Libido Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential effect of hypersecretion of cortisol?

Decreased immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of glucocorticoids on white blood cells?

Inhibition Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism is involved in the conversion of androgens to estrogens in the body?

Conversion by other body tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome of in utero exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on the immune system?

Thymic atrophy leading to decreased thymocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is a known effect of high exposures to chemicals on the neurological system?

Involvement of endocrine mechanisms in short term neurologic effects Signup and view all the answers

What effect do androgens have on the adolescent growth spurt?

Stimulation Signup and view all the answers