10 Questions
What effect does excessive growth hormone have on glucose uptake and utilization by cells?
Decreases it
Which of the following is NOT a physiological function of growth hormone as summarized in the text?
Stimulates insulin production
What is the lactogenic effect of growth hormone?
Stimulates milk synthesis
In what condition would growth hormone secretion typically decrease due to negative feedback?
Hyperglycemia
What are the possible factors that can influence growth hormone secretion according to the text?
Blood glucose level, fatty acids level, and amino acids level
Which hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?
Somatostatin
What is the primary effect of growth hormone (GH) on chondrocytes of bone?
Collagen synthesis
At increased levels above physiological levels, growth hormone (GH) has which metabolic effect?
Elevated ketone body levels
What is the main mechanism through which growth hormone (GH) exerts its effects on many organs and tissues?
Cell proliferation
What type of hormone is somatostatin in relation to the actions of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?
Inhibitor
Test your knowledge on the growth-promoting and metabolic actions of Growth Hormone (GH), including its effects on the release of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH). Explore how GH exerts both direct and indirect effects on tissues like the liver.
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