Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

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Multiple Choice

The hypothalamus can release the hormone somatostatin, which ______.

inhibits the release of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary

promotes the release of prolactin from the anterior pituitary

increases blood glucose levels by promoting glycogen breakdown

stimulates the secretion of thyroid hormones

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Understand the role of the hypothalamus in regulating hormone release. The hypothalamus is a key part of the endocrine system that controls the secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Focus on somatostatin, which is a hormone released by the hypothalamus. Somatostatin is also known as growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH). Its primary function is to regulate the secretion of other hormones.

Analyze the options provided in the question. Somatostatin specifically inhibits the release of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary, which is its primary function.

Eliminate incorrect options by understanding their mechanisms. For example, somatostatin does not promote prolactin release, increase blood glucose levels, or stimulate thyroid hormone secretion. These functions are associated with other hormones.

Conclude that the correct answer is related to somatostatin's inhibitory effect on growth hormone release from the anterior pituitary, based on its physiological role.