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What is the primary mechanism by which growth hormone promotes growth?
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?
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?
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?
What is the effect of growth hormone on lipid metabolism in adipose tissue?
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What is the effect of growth hormone on bone mineralization?
What is the effect of growth hormone on bone mineralization?
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What is the relationship between growth hormone and insulin?
What is the relationship between growth hormone and insulin?
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What is the primary effect of growth hormone on protein synthesis?
What is the primary effect of growth hormone on protein synthesis?
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What is the effect of growth hormone on ketogenesis?
What is the effect of growth hormone on ketogenesis?
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What is the role of insulin-like growth factor I in growth hormone function?
What is the role of insulin-like growth factor I in growth hormone function?
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What is the effect of growth hormone on nitrogen balance in the body?
What is the effect of growth hormone on nitrogen balance in the body?
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