Endocrine Feedback Loop Flashcards
1
Q
What detects abnormal levels of thyroid hormones?
A
Hypothalamus
2
Q
In response to the abnormal thyroid hormone levels, the hypothalamus releases what?
A
Releases the thyrotropin-releasing hormones (TRH) to the capillaries that link to the anterior pituitary gland
3
Q
The anterior pituitary then releases what?
A
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
- AKA TSH or Thyrotropin
4
Q
What does TSH stimulate?
A
Thyroid gland
5
Q
The thyroid gland is made up of follicles that release what?
A
T3 and T4 into the blood
- idoidine-containing hormone
6
Q
Once T3 and T4 enter the blood what occurs?
A
Homeostasis is restored
