Brain and Behaviour Flashcards
What is the primary function of the anterior pituitary gland?
To secrete hormones that regulate various physiological processes including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Which hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones?
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
True or False: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is involved in the regulation of the menstrual cycle.
True.
What does LH stand for?
Luteinizing Hormone.
Fill in the blank: GHRH stands for __________.
Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone.
What is the role of prolactin?
To promote milk production in breastfeeding women.
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating growth in tissues and bones?
Growth Hormone (GH).
Multiple choice: Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the anterior pituitary gland? A) TSH B) ACTH C) Insulin D) FSH
C) Insulin.
What effect does FSH have on males?
It stimulates the production of sperm.
True or False: Prolactin levels decrease during pregnancy.
False.
Fill in the blank: The anterior pituitary gland is also known as the __________ pituitary.
adenohypophysis.
What triggers the release of Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH)?
Low levels of growth hormone in the blood.
Which gland controls the anterior pituitary gland?
The hypothalamus.
What is the main effect of luteinizing hormone (LH) in females?
It triggers ovulation.
Multiple choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the body’s metabolism? A) Prolactin B) TSH C) FSH D) LH
B) TSH.
True or False: The anterior pituitary gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.
True.
What hormone inhibits the release of prolactin?
Dopamine.
Fill in the blank: The anterior pituitary produces __________ hormones.
tropic.
What is the function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?
To stimulate the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol.
Multiple choice: Which hormone is involved in the stress response? A) Prolactin B) ACTH C) FSH D) TSH
B) ACTH.
What effect does excessive growth hormone have on adults?
It can lead to acromegaly.
True or False: FSH and LH are both gonadotropins.
True.
What is the primary target organ for TSH?
The thyroid gland.
Fill in the blank: The anterior pituitary gland is located at the __________ of the brain.
base.
What is the relationship between the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary gland?
The hypothalamus regulates the anterior pituitary gland through releasing and inhibiting hormones.
What hormone does the anterior pituitary release in response to stress?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
