BMS 430 exam 1 (Answered) Questions
and Correct Answers With Complete
Verified Solution 100% 2024/2025.
GH produced by what?
somatotrophs
what inhibits GH
glucose and mental stress
what increases GH
physical stress and exercise
what happens when you have too much GH?
Giantism: prior to puberty
Acromegaly: after puberty
What happens when you have too little GH?
dwarfism: individuals do not produce GHRH
pygmies: not alot of igf-1 and no GH receptor on liver
what does GH do?
increase in size, cell division, and protein uptake
Hypothalamic control of GH
+ GHRH (somatocrinin)
- GHIH (somatostatin)
Prolactin produced by what?
lactotrophs
what is prolactin responsible for?
initiation of lactation, maintaining lactation
(acts differently in different species)
What inhibits prolactin?
Progesterone inhibits large quantities of prolactin
What is the hypothalamic control on prolactin?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller StudyHubSolutions. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.