3.1 Functions of Hypothalamic Hormones - the Pituitary Hormones they Control

Question 1

What is the function of prolactin on the hypothalamus?

Answer 1

↓ Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), during pregnancy so you don’t produce milk while pregnant

Question 2

What is the function of somatostatin on the anterior pituitary?

Answer 2

↓ Growth hormone (GH).

↓ Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).

Question 3

What is the function of Dopamine on the anterior pituitary?

Answer 3

↓ Prolactin and ↓TSH

(Also called prolactin inhibitory factor)

Question 4

What is the effect of thyrotropin releasing hormone on the anterior pituitary?

Answer 4

↑ Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).

↑ Prolactin.

Question 5

What is the function of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) on the anterior pituitary?

Answer 5

↑ Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).

↑ Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH).

Question 6

What is the function of Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) on the anterior pituitary?

Answer 6

↑ Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).

↑ Luteinizing hormone (LH).

Question 7

What is the function of Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) on the anterior pituitary?

Answer 7

Growth hormone.