10 Questions
What is the primary function of Growth hormone in the human body?
Stimulation of growth during infancy and puberty
Which of the following hormones is involved in childbirth and lactation?
Oxytocin
What is the role of Somatostatin in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?
Inhibition of growth hormone release
What is the primary mechanism of action of negative feedback systems?
Inhibition of hormone production when concentration is high
Which of the following hormones is involved in the regulation of water conservation in the kidney?
Antidiuretic hormone
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?
Regulation of hormone production through negative feedback
Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback system?
Childbirth and lactation
What is the role of Prolactin inhibitor factor (PIF) in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?
Inhibition of prolactin release
What is the relationship between the blood level of a hormone and its rate of synthesis and secretion?
Reciprocal relationship
What is the primary function of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?
Regulation of hormone production
This quiz covers the mechanism of action of steroid hormones, including how they diffuse through the plasma membrane, bind to receptors, and ultimately lead to the synthesis of specific proteins. Learn about the role of mRNA, ribosomes, and RNA polymerase in this process.
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