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What is the role of growth hormone (GH) in the human body?
What is the role of growth hormone (GH) in the human body?
- Stimulates bone and muscle growth (correct)
- Controls metabolism
- Regulates water retention
- Affects reproduction
Which disorder is a result of too little GH secretion during childhood?
Which disorder is a result of too little GH secretion during childhood?
- Acromegaly
- Pituitary dwarfism (correct)
- Diabetes insipidus
- Sterility
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for producing GH?
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for producing GH?
- Posterior pituitary
- Intermediate pituitary
- Anterior pituitary (correct)
- Pars nervosa
What happens if the anterior pituitary gland secretes too much GH during childhood?
What happens if the anterior pituitary gland secretes too much GH during childhood?
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?
What condition results from a hyper-secretion of growth hormone during adulthood?
What condition results from a hyper-secretion of growth hormone during adulthood?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing the absorption of water by the kidneys?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing the absorption of water by the kidneys?
What is the condition caused by a hypo-secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
What is the condition caused by a hypo-secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Which hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and are important for reproduction?
Which hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and are important for reproduction?
What is a common cause of sterility in humans?
What is a common cause of sterility in humans?
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