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Which of the following is NOT a key regulator of somatostatin (SST) release?
Which of the following is NOT a key regulator of somatostatin (SST) release?
- Insulin
- Growth hormone (GH)
- Glucose
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (correct)
The primary mechanism of action of growth hormone (GH) is through:
The primary mechanism of action of growth hormone (GH) is through:
- Direct stimulation of target cells
- Activation of the JAK-STAT signaling pathway
- Increasing the production of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a major effect of growth hormone (GH) on energy metabolism?
Which of the following is NOT a major effect of growth hormone (GH) on energy metabolism?
- Increased lipolysis
- Increased gluconeogenesis
- Increased protein synthesis
- Decreased glucose uptake in peripheral tissues (correct)
The adrenal cortical hormone that is primarily responsible for the regulation of fuel metabolism is:
The adrenal cortical hormone that is primarily responsible for the regulation of fuel metabolism is:
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which cortisol affects fuel metabolism?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which cortisol affects fuel metabolism?
The primary mechanism by which thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) affect fuel metabolism is through:
The primary mechanism by which thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) affect fuel metabolism is through:
Which of the following is NOT a direct effect of epinephrine on fuel metabolism?
Which of the following is NOT a direct effect of epinephrine on fuel metabolism?
The primary mechanism by which norepinephrine affects fuel metabolism is through:
The primary mechanism by which norepinephrine affects fuel metabolism is through:
Which of the following is NOT a clinical condition associated with growth hormone (GH) excess?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical condition associated with growth hormone (GH) excess?
The most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults is:
The most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults is:
