Growth Hormone Regulation Quiz
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Where is growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) produced?

  • Hypothalamus (correct)
  • Intestine
  • Pituitary gland
  • Stomach

    • What is the primary function of somatostatin on the pancreas?

  • Increases insulin release
  • Stimulates gastrin release
  • Reduces glucagon release (correct)
  • Has no effect on the pancreas

    • When does the highest level of growth hormone (GH) occur?

  • During sleep (correct)
  • During fasting
  • During stress
  • During exercise

    • What is the function of somatostatin on the anterior part of the pituitary gland?

    <p>Suppresses growth hormone and TSH release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the anterior pituitary gland to release growth hormone?

    <p>Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of reduced secretion of GH?

    <p>Dwarfism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary biochemical pathway affected by growth hormone?

    <p>Increased rate of glycogenolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proteins released in response to growth hormone have the same biological effect of growth hormone?

    <p>IGF1 and IGF2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is synthetic growth hormone given before puberty and not after puberty?

    <p>To avoid acromegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the off-label use of growth hormone analogues that may lead to acromegaly?

    <p>Antiaging purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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