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What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
- Stimulates glucagon release
- Breaks down glycogen in the liver to increase blood sugar
- Puts glucose into the cells and stimulates glycogen formation (correct)
- Inhibits pancreatic polypeptide release
What is the primary function of glucagon in the body?
What is the primary function of glucagon in the body?
- Stimulates glycogen formation in the liver
- Puts glucose into the cells
- Breaks down glycogen in the liver to increase blood sugar (correct)
- Inhibits somatostatin release
What is the primary function of somatostatin in the body?
What is the primary function of somatostatin in the body?
- Stimulates glucagon release
- Inhibits glucagon release (correct)
- Breaks down glycogen in the liver to increase blood sugar
- Puts glucose into the cells
What is the primary function of ghrelin in the body?
What is the primary function of ghrelin in the body?
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What is the primary function of estrogen in the body?
What is the primary function of estrogen in the body?
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What is the primary function of progesterone in the body?
What is the primary function of progesterone in the body?
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What is the primary symptom of hypopituitarism?
What is the primary symptom of hypopituitarism?
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What is the primary diagnostic test for diabetes insipidus?
What is the primary diagnostic test for diabetes insipidus?
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What is the primary therapeutic management for diabetes insipidus?
What is the primary therapeutic management for diabetes insipidus?
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What is the primary characteristic of acromegaly?
What is the primary characteristic of acromegaly?
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