MSH and Pigmentation in Pregnancy

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Which hormone levels increase during pregnancy in humans?

Progesterone

Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) (correct)

Estrogen

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

What is the role of MSH in humans?

Regulating hormone levels

Stimulating the production and release of melanin (correct)

Stimulating hair growth

Producing melanocytes

What is responsible for the coloration of the skin and hair?

Estrogen

Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) (correct)

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Progesterone

True or false: MSH stimulates the production and release of melanin by melanocytes?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: MSH is involved in the regulation of pigmentation in humans?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: MSH levels decrease during pregnancy in humans?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) during pregnancy in humans?

MSH stimulates the production and release of melanin by melanocytes, which are responsible for the coloration of the skin and hair. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of MSH in the regulation of pigmentation in humans?

MSH is involved in the regulation of pigmentation in humans. Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone levels increase during pregnancy in humans?

Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) levels increase during pregnancy in humans. Signup and view all the answers

MSH stimulates the production and release of ______ by melanocytes

melanin Signup and view all the answers

Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) levels increase during ______ in humans

pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

MSH is involved in the regulation of ______ in humans

pigmentation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hormones with their functions:

Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) = Stimulates the production and release of melanin by melanocytes Estrogen = Plays a role in the development of female secondary sexual characteristics Insulin = Regulates blood sugar levels Testosterone = Promotes the development of male secondary sexual characteristics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Melanocyte = Cell responsible for the coloration of the skin and hair Pigmentation = The natural coloring of the skin, hair, or eyes Hormone = A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs Regulation = The process of controlling or maintaining a certain condition or level Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hormones with their associated conditions:

Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) = Increased levels during pregnancy in humans Growth hormone = Excessive levels can lead to acromegaly Thyroid-stimulating hormone = Decreased levels can lead to hypothyroidism Adrenocorticotropic hormone = Excessive levels can lead to Cushing's syndrome Signup and view all the answers