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

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

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Which two hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland in males?

Oxytocin and Vasopressin

Prolactin and Growth hormone

Luteinizing hormone (LH) and Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Testosterone and Estrogen

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Understand the role of the anterior pituitary gland: The anterior pituitary gland is responsible for producing and secreting several hormones that regulate various physiological processes in the body.

Identify the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland: In males, the anterior pituitary gland secretes Luteinizing hormone (LH) and Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which are crucial for reproductive functions.

Explore the function of Luteinizing hormone (LH): LH stimulates the production of testosterone from the Leydig cells in the testes, which is essential for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics and spermatogenesis.

Explore the function of Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): FSH is involved in the regulation of spermatogenesis by stimulating the Sertoli cells in the testes, which support the development of sperm cells.

Differentiate from other hormones: Oxytocin and Vasopressin are secreted by the posterior pituitary, while Prolactin and Growth hormone are also secreted by the anterior pituitary but have different functions unrelated to male reproductive processes.