HPO Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of high FSH
A
99% - ovarian failure
- 99% - 17 hydroxylase deficiency
- 01% - oat cell lung cancer
2
Q
Action of Activin
A
Increases FSH
3
Q
Action of Follistatin
A
Inhibits (STAT-IC or to be still) FSH production
4
Q
Action of Inhibin
A
Inhibits FSH
5
Q
Action of Leptin
A
Inhibits regular eating behavior (often asked; will be LOW in ANOREXIC)
6
Q
Action of Ghrelin
A
Stimulates growth hormone (GHrelin = GH = growth hormone)
