Worksheetsphysio 2 GH and Adrenal Glands Quiz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is another name for Growth Hormone?
Cortisol
Prolactin
Insulin
Somatotropin
How many amino acids compose Growth Hormone?
191
120
150
200
Where is Growth Hormone secreted from?
Pancreas
Thyroid gland
Anterior pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
What inhibits the secretion of Growth Hormone?
Somatostatin
GHRH
IGF-1
Cortisol
What is the primary function of Growth Hormone?
Stimulates growth
Increases blood sugar
Decreases metabolism
Inhibits cell regeneration
What does IGF-I stand for?
Insulin-like Factor 2
Insulin Growth Factor 1
Insulin Growth Factor 2
Insulin-like Growth Factor 1
What is a direct effect of Growth Hormone on fat cells?
Stimulates triglyceride breakdown
Inhibits glucose uptake
Decreases protein synthesis
Increases lipid accumulation
What is the role of IGF-I in relation to Growth Hormone?
Inhibits its effects
Decreases its secretion
Has no relation
Mediates its actions
What is a physiological effect of Growth Hormone?
Decreases bone density
Increases muscle mass
Reduces height in children
Inhibits fat breakdown
What factors can increase Growth Hormone secretion?
Aging
Obesity
High blood sugar
Stress
What is a condition associated with excess Growth Hormone secretion?
Cushing's syndrome
Hypoglycemia
Acromegaly
Dwarfism
What hormone is primarily responsible for milk production?
Prolactin
Cortisol
Oxytocin
Growth Hormone
What effect does Prolactin have on sexual drive?
Stimulates it
Decreases it
Increases it
Has no effect
What is the primary function of Oxytocin?
Stress response
Growth stimulation
Blood sugar regulation
Milk ejection
What is the main hormone produced by the adrenal medulla?
Cortisol
Epinephrine
DHEA
Aldosterone
What is the primary mineralocorticoid?
DHEA
Aldosterone
Cortisol
Testosterone
What does cortisol primarily prepare the body for?
Digestion
Stress
Reproduction
Growth
What is a symptom of adrenal insufficiency?
Increased energy
Weight loss
Increased appetite
High blood pressure
What hormone is secreted in response to low blood glucose?
Oxytocin
Cortisol
Insulin
Prolactin
What is the effect of cortisol on the immune system?
Increases inflammation
Has no effect
Stimulates immune responses
Suppresses immune responses
What is the role of aldosterone?
Stimulates growth
Decreases blood pressure
Increases insulin sensitivity
Regulates sodium and potassium levels
What is the primary function of adrenal androgens?
Secondary sex characteristics
Growth hormone regulation
Stress response
Metabolism regulation
What is the effect of cortisol on skeletal muscle?
Increases calcium absorption
Stimulates protein synthesis
Decreases glucose levels
Increases protein catabolism
What is the primary action of norepinephrine?
Vasoconstriction
Vasodilation
Increased digestion
Decreased heart rate
What is the main effect of adrenaline?
Rapid stress response
Increased insulin secretion
Increased digestion
Decreased heart rate
What is the primary role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis?
Controls reactions to stress
Regulates growth
Stimulates digestion
Increases reproductive functions
What is the effect of IGF-1 on muscle?
Inhibits growth
Decreases muscle mass
Increases protein synthesis
Reduces energy levels
What hormone is released during REM sleep?
Adrenaline
Cortisol
Prolactin
Growth Hormone
