Role of Sex Steroids in Beta-Cell Function
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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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Irisin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Kisspeptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Irisin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Estrogen</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Kisspeptin</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Leptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormones are considered sex steroids in the article?

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

    Which hormone is considered a sex steroid in the article?

    <p>Estrogen</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Irisin</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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