10 Questions
What is the role of growth hormone (GH) in the human body?
Stimulates bone and muscle growth
Which disorder is a result of too little GH secretion during childhood?
Pituitary dwarfism
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for producing GH?
Anterior pituitary
What happens if the anterior pituitary gland secretes too much GH during childhood?
The child develops gigantism
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?
Secretion of hormones affecting various bodily functions
What condition results from a hyper-secretion of growth hormone during adulthood?
Acromegaly
Which hormone is responsible for increasing the absorption of water by the kidneys?
ADH
What is the condition caused by a hypo-secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Diabetes insipidus
Which hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and are important for reproduction?
FSH and LH
What is a common cause of sterility in humans?
Hypo-secretion of FSH and LH
Learn about the functions and disorders related to the pituitary gland, including the impact on metabolism, growth, reproduction, and homeostasis. Understand how hormone secretion levels can lead to diseases or disorders.
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