Endocrine Function Flashcards
Hypothalamus controls
Pituitary
Two parts of the pituitary?
posterior pituitary
anterior pituitary
What hormones are synthesised in the hypothalamus and released into the posterior pituitary?
Oxytocin
ADH
Posterior pituitary is made up of
nervous tissue (neuro link)
Anterior pituitary is made up of
glandular tissue
Posterior pituitary under nervous control from
hypothalamus
ADH acts
on Kidney to increase H2O reabsorption into the blood
Decreasing urine output
The release of ADH is stimulated by
dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus is the lack of
ADH
Anterior pituitary is connected to the hypothalamus by a
vascular link (capillaries)
Anterior pituitary under what type of control by the hypothalamus
hormonal control
6 major hormones controlled by the hypothalamus in the anterior pituitary?
TSH Prolactin FSH LH ACTH Growth Hormone
