Hormones

Question 1

Anterior pituitary

Answer 1

Adenohypophysis

Question 2

Posterior pituitary

Answer 2

Neurohypophysis

Question 3

Hormones of posterior pituitary

Answer 3

ADH
Oxytocin

Question 4

ADH

Answer 4

Function:

Conservation of body water; maintenance of blood pressure

Possible correlation to MH issue:

Polydipsia; altered pain response; modified sleep pattern

Question 5

Oxytocin

Answer 5

Function:
Contraction of the uterus for labor; release of breast milk

Possible MH correlation:

May perform role in stress response by stimulation of ACTH

Question 6

GH

Answer 6

Function
Growth in children; protein synthesis in adults

MH implication:
Anorexia nervosa

Question 7

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Answer 7

Function:
Stimulation of secretion of needed thyroid hormones for metabolism of food and regulation of temperature

Implication:
Increased levels of thyroid hormones (decreased secretion of TSH): Insomnia, anxiety, emotional lability

Decreased levels of thyroid hormones (increased secretion of TSH): Fatigue, depression

Question 8

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 8

Function:
Stimulation of secretion of cortisol, which performs a role in response to stress

MH implication:

Increased levels: Mood disorders, psychosis

Decreased levels: Depression, apathy, fatigue

Question 9

Prolactin

Answer 9

Stimulation of milk production

Increased levels: Depression, anxiety, decreased libido, irritability

Question 10

Gonadotropic hormone

Answer 10

Stimulation of secretion of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone; role in ovulation and sperm production

Decreased levels: Depression, anorexia nervosa

Increased testosterone: Increased sexual behavior and aggressiveness

Question 11

melanocyte stimulating hormone

Answer 11

Stimulation of secretion of melatonin

Increased levels: Depression