Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary Flashcards
what is another name for growth hormone
somatotropin and somatotropic hormone
which hormone promotes the growth of young animals and helps regulate metabolism of proteins, carbs and lipids
growth hormone (GH)
what effect does GH have on protein metabolism
to encourage the anabolism of proteins by body cells
GH causes the ________ of lipids from storage in adipose tissue and their _________
release
catabolism (breakdown)
GH discourages cells from using ________, especially _______ as energy sources
carbs
glucose
which hormone helps trigger and maintain lactation
prolactin
once lactation has begun, how long does prolactin production and release continue
as long as the teat or nipple continues to be stimulated by nursing or milking
what happens if prolactin does not stimulate the mammary gland
milk production stops and the mammary glands “dries up”
what is thyroid stimulating (TSH) hormone also known as
thyrotropic hormone
thyroid stimulating hormone stimulates the growth and development of which gland and causes it to produce hormones
thyroid
THS secretion is regulated by feedback from what what
the target organ - the thyroid gland
how is homeostasis of the thyroid hormone production maintained
interaction with the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland and the thyroid gland
which hormone stimulates the growth and development of the cortex (outer portion) of the adrenal gland and the release of some of its hormones
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
ACTH production is regulated by feedback from what
adrenal cortex
ACTH can be released quickly in which situations
sudden stress of animal
which hormone is named for it’s effect in the female
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
FSH stimulates the growth and development of what
follicles in the ovaries
what acts as an “incubator” for a single, large female reproductive cell which develops and matures as it enlarges
follicle
what is the process of follicle maturation called
oogenesis
what does oogenesis produce
egg cell
FSH also stimulates the lining cells of the follicles to produce and secrete what
estrogens
what does FSH stimulate in the male
spermatogenesis
spermatogenesis is the development of what
male reproductive cells - sperm
which hormone complete the process of follicle development in the ovary
luteinizing hormone (LH)
when has LH reached its full peak
when the follicle is fully mature
what does a fully mature follicle cause
ovulation
high LH levels left in empty follicles develop into what other endocrine structure
the corpus luteum
what hormone does the corpus luteum produce
progestin
LH stimulates cells in the testes to develop and produce what
testosterone
which hormone is associated with the control of color changes in pigment cells of reptiles, fish and amphibians
melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)
