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Hormones: Biology and Functions

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What is the primary mechanism by which growth hormone promotes growth?

Increasing the uptake of glucose by tissues
Inhibiting the release of insulin
Regulating the production of insulin-like growth factor I (correct)
Directly stimulating cell division

What is the overall effect of growth hormone on protein metabolism?

No effect on nitrogen balance
Depends on the presence of insulin
Negative nitrogen balance
Positive nitrogen balance (correct)

How does growth hormone affect glucose utilization?

Increases glucose utilization
Decreases glucose utilization (correct)
Has no effect on glucose utilization
Depends on the presence of insulin

What is the effect of growth hormone on lipid metabolism in adipose tissue?

Lipolysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of growth hormone on bone mineralization?

Promotes bone mineralization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between growth hormone and insulin?

Antagonistic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of growth hormone on protein synthesis?

Increases protein synthesis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of growth hormone on ketogenesis?

Promotes ketogenesis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of insulin-like growth factor I in growth hormone function?

Mediates growth-related effects (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of growth hormone on nitrogen balance in the body?

Positive nitrogen balance (C) Signup and view all the answers

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