Ch 59: Drugs Related to Hypothalamic and Pituitary Function

Question 1

What are the names for the divisions of the pituitary?

Answer 1

anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) and posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis)

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Question 2

Both divisions of the pituitary are under control of the…

Answer 2

…hypothalamus.

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Question 3

What 2 hormones does the posterior pituitary release?

Where are these hormones actually synthesized?

Answer 3

oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
In the hypothalamus

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Question 4

The hypothalamus has the primary responsibility for regulating the…

Answer 4

…release of hormones from the anterior pituitary.

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