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Module 1: Anatomy and Physiology of Growth Hormone

Progress Check Questions

Answer the progress check questions first; then go to the last 2 pages to see the
correct answers.

1. Under normal physiological conditions, GH is secreted in approximately ___
peaks each day with low basal levels in between these pulses.
A. 2

B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

2. GH peaks __________ and has the lowest values prior to the __________.
A. just before waking, after a meal
B. just before waking, onset of sleep

C. during periods of high exercise, onset of sleep
D. late afternoon when corticosteroids levels are low, just before waking

3. The molecular size of GH is which of the following?

A. 8 kDa
B. 12 kDa

C, 15 kDa
D. 22 kDa

4. In addition to somatostatin, GH release is also inhibited by which of the
following?
A. Thyroid hormone

B. Leptin
C. IGF-1

D. Norepinephrine

5. Longitudinal bone growth is stimulated by what in the growth plate itself?
A. Growth Hormone

B. Somatostatin
C. Thyroid hormone

D. Glucagon

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