Endocrine System - Pituitary Gland

Question 1

Why is the Pituitary Gland called the “Master Gland”

Answer 1

It controls other endocrine glands and produces some.

Question 2

Describe the Pituitary Gland

Answer 2

Pituitary Gland is a small sac-like gland, that is located in the brain under the hypothalamus.

Question 3

Function of the Posterior Pituitary

Answer 3

1.) Stores and Releases ADH and Oxytocin which is produced by the hypothalamus

Question 4

What does ADH stand for and its functions?

Answer 4

ADH stands for Anti-Diuretic Hormone.
The functions of ADH:
1.) Act on the kidneys to increase H2O/water reabsorption
2.) Leads to more concentrated urine being produced because of conserving the H2O (take it from urine, put into blood)

Question 5

Functions of Oxytocin

Answer 5

CONTRACTION HORMONE
1.) Initiates strong uterine contractions during labor
2.) Promotes the movement of milk into breasts during breastfeeding

Question 6

Anterior Pituitary’s Function

Answer 6

Produces hormones

Question 7

How does the Anterior Pituitary work with the Hypothalamus

Answer 7

The Trophic Hormones are released through the nerve ends of the hypothalamus

Question 8

What hormones are released from the Anterior Pituitary? HINT 3 MAIN ONES

Answer 8

1.) TSH - Thyroid Secreting Hormone
2.) ACTH - Adrenocortitrophic Hormone
3.) hGH - Human Growth Hormone

Question 9

TSH’s Function

Answer 9

Stimulates thyroid glands to release thyroxine (T4), which is responsible for metabolism.

Question 10

ACTH’s Function

Answer 10

Stimulates the adrenal cortex and releases cortisol and aldosterone

Question 11

hGh’s Function

Answer 11

Promotes growth of long bones, cell division and muscle growth