Multiple Choice
The following hormones are all produced by the pituitary gland. Which hormone is NOT released by the anterior pituitary?
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16. The Endocrine System
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
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Which of the following stimulate(s) most body cells to increase in size and divide?
A
melanocyte-stimulating hormone
B
growth hormone
C
pro-opiomelanocortin
D
tropins
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Identify the function of each hormone listed in the options. For example, understand that growth hormone primarily stimulates growth in tissues by promoting cell size increase and cell division.
Recognize that melanocyte-stimulating hormone primarily affects skin pigmentation and does not play a significant role in stimulating body cells to grow and divide.
Understand that pro-opiomelanocortin is a precursor polypeptide that can be cleaved into several different hormones, none of which directly stimulate most body cells to grow and divide.
Acknowledge that tropins are hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands to release hormones, but they do not directly cause most body cells to increase in size and divide.
Conclude that growth hormone is the correct answer as it directly stimulates most body cells to increase in size and divide, playing a crucial role in growth and development.
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