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1
Q
What are the preprohormones for oxytocin and ADH called accordingly?
A
oxytocin: Preprooxyphysin
ADH: Preprovasophysin
2
Q
What is the type of neurophysin that is bound to ADH and oxytocin accordingly?
A
ADH: Neurophysin II
Oxytocin: Neurophysin I
3
Q
Where are Secretory granules containing fully processed
peptides located?
A
In the axonal termini
4
Q
What are herring bodies?
A
Are the expansions in the axonal termini due to the secretory granules filling up
5
Q
Does oxytocin intiate parturtion?
A
No its does not (Remember Dr.Simons lecture)
6
Q
What do progestrone and estrogen do in relation with oxytocin receptors?
A
Progestrone: Inhibts receptor production
Estrogen: Stimulates receptor production
