Bio 224A Endo pituitary quiz

Question 1

Where is antidiuretic hormone (-aka- ADH, vasopressin) made?

Answer 1

hypothalamus

Question 2

Which of the following are delivered via the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system

Answer 2

GnRH, TRH

Question 3

When growth hormone levels are low, which hormone stimulates its release?

Answer 3

GHRH

Question 4

Which of the following structures in the CNS controls the anterior pituitary gland?

Answer 4

hypothalamus

Question 5

The posterior pituitary stores and secetes

Answer 5

ADH and Oxytocin

Question 6

Which of the following endocrine glands does not produce the hormone but instead stores the hormone for release?

Answer 6

Posterior pituitary ( Pars nervosa)

Question 7

Hormones that control hormone secretion from other glands are known as ___________.

Answer 7

tropic hormones

Question 8

What type of tissue makes up the adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary gland)?

Answer 8

Glandular epithelium

Question 9

What is the primary effect of antidiuretic hormone (-aka- ADH, vasopressin)?

Answer 9

Water retention by kidneys

Question 10

What connects the hypothalamus and pituitary gland?

Answer 10

Infundibulium