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Which lobe of the pituitary gland secretes Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin?
Which lobe of the pituitary gland secretes Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin?
Which hormone stimulates the release of other hormones from target glands in the body?
Which hormone stimulates the release of other hormones from target glands in the body?
What is another term for the Anterior pituitary gland?
What is another term for the Anterior pituitary gland?
Which hormone is NOT secreted by the Anterior pituitary gland?
Which hormone is NOT secreted by the Anterior pituitary gland?
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What is the main function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) secreted by the Anterior pituitary gland?
What is the main function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) secreted by the Anterior pituitary gland?
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What hormone acts on all body tissues, particularly the bones and skeletal muscles?
What hormone acts on all body tissues, particularly the bones and skeletal muscles?
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Which condition may lead to Dwarfism if Growth Hormone deficiency is present?
Which condition may lead to Dwarfism if Growth Hormone deficiency is present?
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What does prolonged Growth Hormone therapy antagonize and may lead to the development of Diabetes Mellitus?
What does prolonged Growth Hormone therapy antagonize and may lead to the development of Diabetes Mellitus?
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Which hormone is used to treat growth failure in children?
Which hormone is used to treat growth failure in children?
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What is contraindicated in pediatric patients who have growth deficiency due to Prader-Willi Syndrome?
What is contraindicated in pediatric patients who have growth deficiency due to Prader-Willi Syndrome?
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Which side effect is associated with Somatropin therapy?
Which side effect is associated with Somatropin therapy?
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What does Pegvisomant do when given for abnormal growth?
What does Pegvisomant do when given for abnormal growth?
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'Bromocriptine' can inhibit the release of GH from the pituitary. What type of drug is 'Bromocriptine'?
'Bromocriptine' can inhibit the release of GH from the pituitary. What type of drug is 'Bromocriptine'?
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'Lanreotide' is given by deep subcutaneous injection and its side effects are dose-related. Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of 'Lanreotide'?
'Lanreotide' is given by deep subcutaneous injection and its side effects are dose-related. Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of 'Lanreotide'?
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'Adenohypophysis secretes Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) in response to Thyroid Releasing Hormone (TRH) from the hypothalamus.' What hormone does the Adenohypophysis secrete?
'Adenohypophysis secretes Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) in response to Thyroid Releasing Hormone (TRH) from the hypothalamus.' What hormone does the Adenohypophysis secrete?
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