anterior and posterior Flashcards
how is the hypothalamus linked to the posterior pituitary
a direct link via the magnocellular neurones
how is the hypothalamus linked to the anterior pituitary
a circulatory system link where parvicellular neurones secrete regulatory hormones into the bloodstream which travel into the anterior lobe which trigger other hormones
by which system is the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary linked
the hypothalamic-pituitary portal system
name the tropic anterior hormones
FSH, LH,Adrenocorticotropic hormone, TSH
name the non tropic anterior hormones
Prolactin, Growth hormone
what are the precursors of the tropic anterior hormones
Gonadotropin releasing hormone (FSH,LH), Corticotropin releasing hormone (adrenocorticotropic hormone), Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TSH)
what are the precursors of the non tropic anterior hormones
prolactin releasing/inhibiting hormone (prolactin), GH releasing/inhibiting hormone
what is the role of the tropins
to regulate function of other primary endocrine glands
where is FSH and LH synthesised stored and secreted from
the gonadotropes
how do the non tropic hormones act on tissues
directly
what is the function of prolactin on the body
effects on breast tissue for lactation
treatment of prolactinoma
dopamine receptor agonist e.g. bromocriptine
what hormone is overproduced with a prolactinoma
prolactin
where is prolactin synthesised stored and secreted
lactotropes
where is growth hormone s+S+S
somatotropes
