growth hormone

Question 1

growth disorder due to the absence of a functional growth hormone receptor

Answer 1

GH insensitivity or dwarfism

Question 2

GH insensitivity or dwarfism can be treated with _____

Answer 2

exogenous IGF-1

Question 3

reduced growth due to constitutive activation of the fibroblast growth factor receptor

Answer 3

achondroplasia

Question 4

fibroblast growth factor normally inhibits or regulates ____, and continued activation of its receptor results in abnormally impaired development of _____

Answer 4

bone growth; cartilage

Question 5

loss of insulin function (diabetes) has consequences and can be fatal when it leads to ____

Answer 5

ketoacidosis

Question 6

insulin is released in response to an increase in ____ or _____ and signals from the ______

Answer 6

blood glucose; amino acids; parasympathetic nervous system

Question 7

insulin secretion is ____ by the sympathetic nervous system

Answer 7

inhibited

Question 8

autoimmune disorder in which pancreatic beta cells are destroyed resulting in reduced production of insulin

Answer 8

type I diabetes

Question 9

type I diabetes can be managed with:

Answer 9

insulin supplementation, dietary control, and glucose monitoring

Question 10

type II diabetes is a combination of _____ and _____

Answer 10

insulin resistance; insulin deficiency

Question 11

type II diabetes can be managed with:

Answer 11

dietary/lifestyle controls
insulin sensitizers
insulin supplements