18 Questions
What is a consequence of hyperglycemia?
Glucosuria
What is a characteristic of a patient with acromegaly due to excess growth hormone secretion?
Kyphosis due to thickening of the vertebrae
What is a manifestation of growth hormone deficiency in children?
Short stature
What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Reabsorption of water from the renal distal convoluted tubules
What is the term for a condition characterized by polyuria and polydipsia?
Diabetes insipidus
What is the function of oxytocin in females during and after labor?
Contraction of the uterus
What is the primary function of hormones in the human body?
To regulate various bodily functions
Which hormone is responsible for regulating growth and development in children?
Growth Hormone (GH)
What is the term for a condition characterized by an excess of Growth Hormone in adults?
Acromegaly
Which gland is responsible for regulating the balance of fluids in the body?
Posterior pituitary gland
What is the term for a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels?
Hyperglycemia
Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the anterior pituitary gland?
Insulin
What percentage of the anterior pituitary cells are responsible for producing Growth Hormone?
30-40%
What is the effect of Growth Hormone on glucose levels in the blood?
Increases glucose levels
What is the term for the condition where there is an excess of Growth Hormone in adults, leading to coarse features?
Acromegaly
What is the effect of Growth Hormone on protein synthesis?
Stimulates protein synthesis
What is the effect of Growth Hormone on the absorption of calcium from the GIT?
Increases calcium absorption
What is the term for the condition where there is an excess of Growth Hormone in children, leading to increased linear growth?
Gigantism
Test your knowledge of the effects of growth hormone deficiency and excess on the human body, including manifestations on growth, metabolism, and more. Learn about the role of the pituitary gland and its functions.
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