The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland quiz #3 Flashcards
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland quiz #3
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Which of these is released by the hypothalamus?
Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone (TRH) The hypothalamus produces which two hormones?
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin What is considered to be the master gland of the endocrine system?
The pituitary gland The pituitary gland is part of which of the following body systems?
The endocrine system Why is the pituitary gland referred to as the “master gland”?
Because it regulates the function of other endocrine glands. Where are the target cells for hypothalamic releasing hormones located?
In the anterior pituitary gland How does the hypothalamus control the secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary?
Through the release of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) Which gland produces hormones to regulate other glands?
The pituitary gland Which hormones are associated with the posterior pituitary gland?
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin Where is the hypothalamus located?
In the brain, just above the pituitary gland What pituitary hormone controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex?
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Who is most likely to have a larger hypothalamus?
This question is not directly addressed in the provided materials. What does the hypothalamus do?
It maintains homeostasis and regulates the release of hormones from the pituitary gland. Which part of the brain is very small but extremely powerful and controls the pituitary gland?
The hypothalamus What is the primary role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
The hypothalamus maintains homeostasis and controls the endocrine system by regulating hormone release from the pituitary gland. List the main hormones released by the anterior pituitary and their general functions.
The anterior pituitary releases Growth Hormone (GH) for growth, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) for thyroid regulation, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) for adrenal cortex stimulation, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) for gonadal function, and Prolactin (PRL) for milk production. What hormones are released by the posterior pituitary, and what are their main functions?
The posterior pituitary releases Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH), which promotes water retention in the kidneys, and Oxytocin, which stimulates uterine contractions and milk release.
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