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Growth Hormone (GH) Actions Quiz

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What effect does excessive growth hormone have on glucose uptake and utilization by cells?

Has no effect on it

Decreases it (correct)

Stimulates insulin production

Increases it

Which of the following is NOT a physiological function of growth hormone as summarized in the text?

Increases blood glucose level

Stimulates growth of long bones in immature animals

Induces lipolysis of fat

Stimulates insulin production (correct)

What is the lactogenic effect of growth hormone?

Inhibits protein synthesis

Promotes fat storage

Stimulates milk synthesis (correct)

Decreases blood glucose levels

In what condition would growth hormone secretion typically decrease due to negative feedback?

Hyperglycemia Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?

Somatostatin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of growth hormone (GH) on chondrocytes of bone?

Collagen synthesis Signup and view all the answers

At increased levels above physiological levels, growth hormone (GH) has which metabolic effect?

Elevated ketone body levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism through which growth hormone (GH) exerts its effects on many organs and tissues?

Cell proliferation Signup and view all the answers

What type of hormone is somatostatin in relation to the actions of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?

Inhibitor Signup and view all the answers