10 Questions
What is the primary function of growth hormone in the body?
To stimulate the growth of skeletal muscles and long bones
What is the hormone released by the liver in response to growth hormone?
Insulin-like growth factor 1
What is the primary effect of adrenocorticotropic hormone on the adrenal cortex?
Stimulation of cortisol release in response to stress
What is the primary function of prolactin in females?
To stimulate and maintain milk production following childbirth
What triggers the release of prolactin in females following childbirth?
The baby's sucking of the nipple
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the regulation of prolactin?
Inhibition of prolactin release
What is the primary effect of cortisol on the body's metabolism?
Breakdown of proteins and fats to increase blood glucose level
What is the function of oxytocin in relation to prolactin?
Oxytocin facilitates milk ejection
What is the primary function of thyrotropic hormone?
Regulation of thyroid gland activity
What is the response to stress that triggers the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone?
The release of corticotrophin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus
This quiz covers the basics of the endocrine system, including paracrine signaling and the role of hormones in the body. It discusses how the endocrine system works and its importance in the body.
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