Role of Sex Steroids in Beta-Cell Function

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What is the main focus of the article?

  • The relationship between gonadal steroids and energy metabolism (correct)
  • The influence of insulin on sex-specific aspects
  • The effect of estrogen on pancreatic beta-cell function
  • The role of sex steroids in sexual differentiation

Which hormones are considered sex steroids in the article?

  • Insulin and glucagon
  • Estrogens and progesterone (correct)
  • Melatonin and cortisol
  • Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone

What is the specific focus of the article with regards to pancreatic beta-cells?

  • The influence of insulin on energy metabolism
  • The effect of testosterone on beta-cell growth
  • The relationship between progesterone and puberty
  • The role of estrogen receptors in insulin secretion (correct)

How are reproduction and energy metabolism described in the article?

<p>Tightly linked (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What laboratory is mentioned as the affiliation of the author?

<p>Tulane University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the article suggest about gender-specific therapeutic avenues?

<p>They may be opened by knowledge of gonadal steroid role in insulin secretion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands?

<p>Synthesizing and secreting hormones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is NOT mentioned as a regulator of energy homeostasis in the text?

<p>Insulin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is NOT described as an endocrine organ in the text?

<p>Adrenal glands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the article with regards to pancreatic beta-cells?

<p>Influence of gonadal steroids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is mentioned as a fasting hormone produced by the liver?

<p>Fibroblast growth factor 21 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the controversial myokine produced by skeletal muscle during exercise?

<p>Irisin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone influences pancreatic beta-cell function and proliferation according to the text?

<p>Kisspeptin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands?

<p>Regulating energy homeostasis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is mentioned as a fasting hormone produced by the liver?

<p>Fibroblast growth factor 21 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is NOT mentioned as a regulator of energy homeostasis in the text?

<p>Irisin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone influences pancreatic beta-cell function and proliferation according to the text?

<p>Estrogen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the article?

<p>The effect of gender-specific insulin secretion on energy metabolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone influences pancreatic beta-cell function and proliferation according to the text?

<p>Kisspeptin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific focus of the article with regards to pancreatic beta-cells?

<p>Their role in the secretion of insulin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific focus of the article with regards to pancreatic beta-cells?

<p>Their influence by gonadal hormones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is mentioned as a regulator of energy homeostasis in the text?

<p>Leptin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormones are considered sex steroids in the article?

<p>Estrogens, androgens, and progestogens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is considered a sex steroid in the article?

<p>Estrogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the article suggest about gender-specific therapeutic avenues?

<p>Gonadal hormones play an important role in sex-specific aspects of energy metabolism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the article suggest about gender-specific therapeutic avenues?

<p>The potential for estrogen-based therapies for female metabolic disorders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is NOT described as an endocrine organ in the text?

<p>Stomach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the controversial myokine produced by skeletal muscle during exercise?

<p>Irisin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are reproduction and energy metabolism described in the article?

<p>Tightly linked, with reproduction dependent on reaching a minimum energy threshold (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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