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Where is growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) produced?
Where is growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) produced?
- Hypothalamus (correct)
- Intestine
- Pituitary gland
- Stomach
What is the primary function of somatostatin on the pancreas?
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?
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?
What is the function of somatostatin on the anterior part of the pituitary gland?
What triggers the anterior pituitary gland to release growth hormone?
What triggers the anterior pituitary gland to release growth hormone?
What is the main effect of reduced secretion of GH?
What is the main effect of reduced secretion of GH?
What is the primary biochemical pathway affected by growth hormone?
What is the primary biochemical pathway affected by growth hormone?
Which proteins released in response to growth hormone have the same biological effect of growth hormone?
Which proteins released in response to growth hormone have the same biological effect of growth hormone?
Why is synthetic growth hormone given before puberty and not after puberty?
Why is synthetic growth hormone given before puberty and not after puberty?
What is the off-label use of growth hormone analogues that may lead to acromegaly?
What is the off-label use of growth hormone analogues that may lead to acromegaly?