EXAM I CH 18

Question 1

Understand the importance of the interaction between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.

Answer 1

The pituitary gland sceretes nine major hormones that regulate numerous body functions and the secretory activity of several other endocrine glands

The hypothalamus regulates the secretion activity of the pituitary gland in response to other hormones, sensory information, and emotions

Question 2

Understand the control of ADH secretion and oxytocin.

Answer 2

The pituitary gland is connected to the base of the brain just inferior to the hypothallus. A stalk of tissue connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus.

They are made in the posterior pituitary gland

1. A stimulus within the NS causes hypothalamic neurons to either increase or decrease their action potential frequency
2. Action potentials are conducted by axons of the hypothalamic neurons through the