endocrine system 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the target organ of TSH
A
thyroid gland
2
Q
what is the function of releasing/tropic hormones
A
trigger release of the pituitary hormones
3
Q
what is the target organ of ACTH
A
adrenal gland - cortex
4
Q
what is the target organ of growth hormones
A
whole body tissues and bone
5
Q
does the anterior pituitry gland have a poor or good blood supply
A
good
6
Q
why is it a good thing for the anterior pituitary gland to have a good blood supply
A
so that hormones released can be distributed into the circulatory system to target organs
7
Q
where is oxytocin and ADH released from
A
posterior pituitary gland
8
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