Laron syndrome, or dwarfism, is characterized by _____ GH and decreased IGF-1
#2
The most important of the somatomedins is _____, also known as IGF-1
#3
Glucocorticoid (cortisol) secretion is _____ and diurnal (daily) in nature, oscillating with a circadian rhythm
#4
_____ is synthesized in the somatotrophs of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
#5
Glucagon causes a(n) _____ in growth hormone secretion
#6
Cortisol causes a(n) _____ in growth hormone secretion
#7
Prolactin deficiency occurs with destruction of the _____ and results in the failure to lactate (females)
#8
The zona _____ secretes androgens, such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione
#9
Calcitriol _____ Ca2+ and phosphate release into the bloodstream by stimulating osteoblasts to activate osteoclasts
#10
Chronic exposure of PTH stimulates osteoblasts to express _____, which binds to RANK on osteoclast surfaces to increase activity
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Growth Hormone and Growth Factors Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Laron syndrome, or dwarfism, is characterized by _____ GH and decreased IGF-1
Answer: increased
Flashcard 2: The most important of the somatomedins is _____, also known as IGF-1
Answer: somatomedin C
Flashcard 3: Glucocorticoid (cortisol) secretion is _____ and diurnal (daily) in nature, oscillating with a circadian rhythm
Answer: pulsatile
Flashcard 4: _____ is synthesized in the somatotrophs of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
Answer: Growth hormone
Flashcard 5: Glucagon causes a(n) _____ in growth hormone secretion
Answer: increase
Flashcard 6: Cortisol causes a(n) _____ in growth hormone secretion
Answer: decrease
Flashcard 7: Prolactin deficiency occurs with destruction of the _____ and results in the failure to lactate (females)
Answer: anterior pituitary
Flashcard 8: The zona _____ secretes androgens, such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione
Answer: reticularis
Flashcard 9: Calcitriol _____ Ca2+ and phosphate release into the bloodstream by stimulating osteoblasts to activate osteoclasts
Answer: increases
Flashcard 10: Chronic exposure of PTH stimulates osteoblasts to express _____, which binds to RANK on osteoclast surfaces to increase activity
Answer: RANKL
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