Normal Growth of the Body Is Stimulated Not Only by Growth

question 113

Multiple Choice

Normal growth of the body is stimulated not only by growth hormone but also by _______, which are released by the _______.

• A) glucocorticoids; adrenal cortex
• B) peptides; gut (duodenum and mucosa)
• C) amine hormones; adrenal medulla
• D) somatomedins; liver

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Definitions:

Steroid Hormone

A type of hormone that includes sex hormones and corticosteroids, involved in a wide range of physiological processes including the stress response, immune function, and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone responsible for the development of male physical characteristics, but also found in women in smaller amounts.

Cholesterol

A type of fat found in the blood, necessary for healthy cell function but harmful at high levels.

Male Sexual Structures

The anatomical parts of the male reproductive system, including the penis, testicles, prostate, and others, involved in sexual function.