Endorcrine

Question 1

Released by the posterior pituitary, _______ hormone acts on kidney cells to promote water retention and increase the amount of water in the body.

Answer 1

Antidiuretic hormone

Question 2

Released by the posterior pituitary, _______ Triggers uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during lactation.

Answer 2

Oxytocin

Question 3

The anterior pitutary is an endocrine gland that secretes the following hormones: SATA

1. Thyroid stimulating hormone.
2. Adrenocorticotropic hormone.
3. Prolactin.
4. Luteinizing hormone.
5. Follicle stimulating hormone
6. Growth hormone

Answer 3

All 6 hormones are rleased by the anterior pituatary

Question 4

Pituatary dwarfism & gigantism are disorders of what?

Answer 4

Growth hormone disorders

Question 5

How to the thyroid and parathyroid gland work in opposition?

Answer 5

Parathyroid-> releases CALCITROL-> increases osteoclastic activity
stimulates release & absorption of calcium

Thyroid-> releases CALCITONIN-> decreases osteoclastic activity-> reduces calcium levels in blood