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What effect does excessive growth hormone have on glucose uptake and utilization by cells?
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?
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?
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?
In what condition would growth hormone secretion typically decrease due to negative feedback?
What are the possible factors that can influence growth hormone secretion according to the text?
What are the possible factors that can influence growth hormone secretion according to the text?
Which hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?
Which hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?
What is the primary effect of growth hormone (GH) on chondrocytes of bone?
What is the primary effect of growth hormone (GH) on chondrocytes of bone?
At increased levels above physiological levels, growth hormone (GH) has which metabolic effect?
At increased levels above physiological levels, growth hormone (GH) has which metabolic effect?
What is the main mechanism through which growth hormone (GH) exerts its effects on many organs and tissues?
What is the main mechanism through which growth hormone (GH) exerts its effects on many organs and tissues?
What type of hormone is somatostatin in relation to the actions of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?
What type of hormone is somatostatin in relation to the actions of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?
