Apply Knowledge of Neuroendocrine Physiology

1. All of the following are physiological roles of growth hormone EXCEPT

Increase collagen synthesis

Increase protein synthesis

Increase lipolysis

Increase glycogen synthesis

2. Which of the following exercises would promote the highest increase in serum testosterone concentrations?

3 sets of barbell curls at 90% of one-repetition maximum

1 set of deadlifts at 60% of one-repetition maximum

3 sets of deadlifts at 90% of one-repetition maximum

1 set of barbell curls at 60% of one-repetition maximum

3. Growth hormone stimulates what organ to secrete Insulin-Like Growth Factors?

Pancreas

Liver

Pituitary gland

Adrenal gland

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