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1
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Which hormones are synthesized by the hypothalamus BUT released by the posterior pituitary?

A. Dopamine & Serotonin
B. Anti-Diuretic Hormone & Oxytocin
C. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) & Somatostatin
D. Luteinizing hormone & Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

A

B. Anti-Diuretic Hormone & Oxytocin

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Anti-diuretic Hormone (ADH) is also known as:

A. Norepinephrine
B. Vasopressin
C. Epinephrine
D. Lopessor

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B. Vasopressin

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Where are Oxytocin & Vasopressin synthesized?

A. Cerebellum
B. Thalmus
C. Pituitary Gland
D. Hypothalamus

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D. Hypothalamus

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Which hormone is synthesized AND released by the hypothalamus?

TRH stands for

A. thalamus releasing hormone
B. thyroid realizing hormone
C. thyroid releasing hormone
D. tubular-salivary releasing hormone

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C. TRH (thyroid releasing hormone)

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Which hormone is synthesized AND released by the hypothalamus?

CRH stands for

A. corticomyotropin-releasing hormone
B. corticoglycal-releasing hormone
C. corticosteriodal-releasing hormone
D. corticotropin-releasing hormone

A

D. CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone)

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Which hormone is synthesized AND released by the hypothalamus?

GHRH stands for

A. gonadal hormone-releasing hormone
B. growth hormone-releasing hormone
C. gastrin hormone-releasing hormone
D. glucagon hormone-releasing hormone

A

D. GHRH (growth hormone-releasing hormone)

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Which hormone is synthesized AND released by the hypothalamus?

GHIH stands for

A. growth hormone inhibiting hormone
B. gastroluetin hormone inhibiting hormone
C. gastrin hormone inhibiting hormone
D. glucagon hormone inhibiting hormone

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A. GHIH - growth hormone inhibiting hormone

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Which hormone is synthesized AND released by the hypothalamus?

PRH stands for

A. prolactin releasing hormone
B. progesterone releasing hormone
C. proadrenergic releasing hormone
D. precursor rhellin hormone

A

A. PRH - prolactin releasing hormone

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Which hormone is synthesized AND released by the hypothalamus?

PIH stands for

A. progesterone inhibiting hormone
B. prolactin inhibiting hormone
C. precursor inhibiting hormone
D. proadrenergic inhibiting hormone

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B. prolactin inhibiting hormone

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Which hormone is synthesized AND released by the hypothalamus?

GnRH stands for

A. glucose-dependent releasing hormone
B. glucagon releasing hormone
C. growth releasing hormone
D. gonadotropin-releasing hormone

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D. GnRH - gonadotropin releasing hormone

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What are the full names of these hormones that are synthesized AND released by the hypothalamus?

  • TRH
  • CRH
  • GHRH
  • GHIH
  • PRH
  • PIH
  • GnRH
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  • TRH (thyroid releasing hormone)
  • CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone)
  • GHRH (growth hormone-releasing hormone)
  • GHIH (growth hormone inhibiting hormone)
  • PRH (prolactin-releasing hormone)
  • PIH (prolactin inhibiting hormone)
  • GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone)
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Which hormones are synthesized by the posterior pituitary?

A. Dopamine & Serotonin
B. Anti-Diuretic Hormone & Oxytocin
C. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) & Somatostatin
D. Luteinizing hormone & Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
E. None of these
F. All of These

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E. None of these

  • Posterior is only a warehouse/releasing agent for ADH & Oxytocin (both produced in the hypothalamus)
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Which hormones are synthesized by the ANTERIOR pituitary?

TSH stands for

A. thyroid stimulating hormone
B. thromboxane stimulating hormone
C. thalamus stimulating hormone
D. thyroxine stimulating hormone

A

A. thyroid stimulating hormone

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What does thyroid-stimulating hormone do?

A. stimulates synthesis and secretion of glucocorticoids or corticosteroids from the adrenal gland
B. stimulates thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones
C. stimulates lactation in the postpartum period
D. stimulates ovarian follicle growth in females and spermatogenesis in males

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B. stimulates thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones

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Which hormones are synthesized by the ANTERIOR pituitary?

ACTH stands for

A. adrenocorticothyroid hormone
B. adrenocorticothyroxine hormone
C. adrenocorticomyotropin hormone
D. adrenocorticotropin hormone

A

D. adrenocorticotropin hormone

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What does the adrenocorticotropin hormone do?

A. stimulates synthesis and secretion of glucocorticoids or corticosteroids from the adrenal gland
B. stimulates thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones
C. stimulates lactation in the postpartum period
D. stimulates ovarian follicle growth in females and spermatogenesis in males

A

A. stimulates synthesis and secretion of glucocorticoids or corticosteroids from the adrenal gland

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Which hormones are synthesized by the ANTERIOR pituitary?

GH stands for

A. gastroluetin hormone
B. glucagon hormone
C. growth hormone
D. glucogen hormone

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C. growth hormone

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What does the growth hormone do? (Select All That Apply)

A. promotes protein deposition in tissues, and increases their concentration in circulation (energy source)
B. stimulates lactation in the postpartum period
C. stimulates ovulation and luteinization of ovarian follicles
D. stimulates the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue
E. stimulates cartilage and bone growth

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A. promotes protein deposition in tissues, and increases their concentration in circulation (energy source)

D. stimulates the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue

E. stimulates cartilage and bone growth

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Which hormones are synthesized by the ANTERIOR pituitary?

PRL stands for

A. prolactin
B. prothromboxane
C. prothalamus
D. prothyroid

A

A. prolactin

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What does the prolactin do?

A. stimulates synthesis and secretion of glucocorticoids or corticosteroids from the adrenal gland
B. stimulates ovarian follicle growth in females
C. stimulates lactation in the postpartum period
D. stimulates luteinization of ovarian follicles in females

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C. stimulates lactation in the postpartum period

21
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Which hormones are synthesized by the ANTERIOR pituitary?

FSH stands for

A. ferrousgluconate stimulating hormone
B. famotidine stimulating hormone
C. felbatol stimulating hormone
D. follicle stimulating hormone

A

D. follicle stimulating hormone

22
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What does the follicle-stimulating hormone do?

A. stimulates synthesis and secretion of glucocorticoids or corticosteroids from the adrenal gland
B. stimulates thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones
C. stimulates lactation in the postpartum period
D. stimulates ovarian follicle growth in females and spermatogenesis in males

A

D. stimulates ovarian follicle (egg prep) growth in females and spermatogenesis in males

23
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Which hormones are synthesized by the ANTERIOR pituitary?

LH stands for

A. leptin hormone
B. leukanizing hormone
C. luteinizing hormone
D. lactilose hormone

A

C. luteinizing hormone

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What does the luteinizing hormone do?

A. stimulates ovulation follicles in females and testosterone secretion in males by acting on interstitial cells ( Leydig cells)
B. stimulates synthesis and secretion of glucocorticoids or corticosteroids from the adrenal gland
C. promotes protein deposition in tissues, stimulates the release of fatty acids
D. stimulates ovarian follicle growth in females and spermatogenesis in males

A

A. stimulates ovulation follicles in females and testosterone secretion in males by acting on interstitial cells ( Leydig cells)

25
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Which hormones are synthesized by and released from the thyroid gland?

A. T1 & T2
B. T3 & T4
C. T5 & T3
D. T5 & T1

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B. T3 & T4

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What do T3 & T4 hormones do?

A. attainment of normal adult stature
B. intestinal motility & basal metabolic rate
C. None of these
D. A & B

A

D. A & B

Adult Store
BMR
Intestinal Motility

27
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Hormones synthesized by and released from the adrenal gland

A. Aldosterone & Cortisol
B. Epinephrine & Serotonin
C. Cortisol & Dopamine
D. Dopamine & Vasopressor

A

A. Aldosterone & Cortisol

28
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What does Aldosterone do? (Select All that Apply)

A. A stress hormone that protects against hypoglycemia
B. Controls body fluid volume by increasing the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys.
C. Increases glucose production by the liver
D. Increases protein breakdown and fat breakdown

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B. Controls body fluid volume by increasing the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys.

Primary mineralocorticoid

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What does Cortisol do? (Select All that Apply)

A. A stress hormone that protects against hypoglycemia
B. Controls body fluid volume by increasing the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys.
C. Increases glucose production by the liver
D. Increases protein breakdown and fat breakdown

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A. A stress hormone that protects against hypoglycemia by

C. Increasing glucose production by the liver

D. Increasing protein breakdown and fat breakdown

30
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What is the purpose of the hormones synthesized and released by the pancreas?

A. Regulate enzyme production
B. Regulate blood sugar
C. Regulate immune response
D. Regulate bile production

A

B. Regulate blood sugar

31
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What are the two hormones produced by the pancreas?

A. Beta 3a & Glycocorticoids
B. Glucagon & Glycogen
C. Lipase & Insulin
D. Glucagon & Insulin

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D. Glucagon & Insulin

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What does Glucagon do?

A. acts to store glucose (as glycogen) in the liver, muscles, and fat cells
B. mobilizes nutrients by breaking down glycogen and fat
C. Increases glucose production by the liver
D. Increases protein breakdown and fat breakdown

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B. mobilizes nutrients by breaking down glycogen and fat

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What does Insulin do?

A. acts to store glucose (as glycogen) in the liver, muscles, and fat cells
B. mobilizes nutrients by breaking down glycogen and fat
C. Increases glucose production by the liver
D. Increases protein breakdown and fat breakdown

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A. acts to store glucose (as glycogen) in the liver, muscles, and fat cells

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