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What is the primary function of growth hormone in the body?
What is the primary function of growth hormone in the body?
- To maintain milk production following childbirth
- To regulate the endocrine activity of the adrenal cortex
- To stimulate the growth of skeletal muscles and long bones (correct)
- To increase blood glucose level by breaking down proteins and fats
What is the hormone released by the liver in response to growth hormone?
What is the hormone released by the liver in response to growth hormone?
- Prolactin
- Insulin-like growth factor 1 (correct)
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone
- Thyrotropic hormone
What is the primary effect of adrenocorticotropic hormone on the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary effect of adrenocorticotropic hormone on the adrenal cortex?
- Inhibition of cortisol release
- Stimulation of cortisol release in response to stress (correct)
- Regulation of thyroid gland activity
- Maintenance of milk production following childbirth
What is the primary function of prolactin in females?
What is the primary function of prolactin in females?
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What triggers the release of prolactin in females following childbirth?
What triggers the release of prolactin in females following childbirth?
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What is the role of the hypothalamus in the regulation of prolactin?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the regulation of prolactin?
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What is the primary effect of cortisol on the body's metabolism?
What is the primary effect of cortisol on the body's metabolism?
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What is the function of oxytocin in relation to prolactin?
What is the function of oxytocin in relation to prolactin?
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What is the primary function of thyrotropic hormone?
What is the primary function of thyrotropic hormone?
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What is the response to stress that triggers the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone?
What is the response to stress that triggers the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone?
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