Quiz on Growth Hormone

What is the main function of Growth Hormone?

• Prevent cell division

• Promote cell death

• Decrease size of the cell

• Increase size of the cell

Which proteins are formed by the liver and other tissues in response to Growth Hormone?

• Hemoglobin and Myoglobin

• Collagen and Elastin

• Somatomedins A, B & C

• Insulin and Glucagon

How does Growth Hormone affect protein metabolism?

• Increases amino acid transport into cells

• Increases protein breakdown

• Decreases protein synthesis

• Decreases amino acid concentration

What is the effect of Growth Hormone on fat metabolism?

• Increases fat utilization

• Has no effect on fat metabolism

• Increases fat storage

• Decreases fat utilization

What is the impact of Growth Hormone on glucose uptake and utilization?

• Decreases glucose uptake

• Decreases glucose utilization

• Increases glucose uptake

• No effect on glucose metabolism

Which factor is responsible for cartilage growth induced by Growth Hormone?

• Chondroitin sulphate

• Hyaluronic acid

• Keratin

• Melanin

What is the primary effect of Growth Hormone on bone growth?

• No effect on bone growth

• Inhibits bone growth

• Indirectly stimulates bone growth through cartilage formation

• Directly stimulates bone growth

What happens to bone length after epiphyseal closure?

• Becomes more flexible

• Continues to increase in length

• Decreases in length

• Stops increasing in length

Which cells are stimulated by Somatomedins for cartilage growth?

• Neurons

• Adipocytes

• Osteoclasts

• Chondrocytes

What is the role of Somatomedins in bone growth?

• Prevent bone formation

• Promote bone mineralization

• Inhibit osteoblast activity

• Stimulate bone resorption