Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary

Question 1

what is another name for growth hormone

Answer 1

somatotropin and somatotropic hormone

Question 2

which hormone promotes the growth of young animals and helps regulate metabolism of proteins, carbs and lipids

Answer 2

growth hormone (GH)

Question 3

what effect does GH have on protein metabolism

Answer 3

to encourage the anabolism of proteins by body cells

Question 4

GH causes the ________ of lipids from storage in adipose tissue and their _________

Answer 4

release
catabolism (breakdown)

Question 5

GH discourages cells from using ________, especially _______ as energy sources

Answer 5

carbs
glucose

Question 6

which hormone helps trigger and maintain lactation

Answer 6

prolactin

Question 7

once lactation has begun, how long does prolactin production and release continue

Answer 7

as long as the teat or nipple continues to be stimulated by nursing or milking

Question 8

what happens if prolactin does not stimulate the mammary gland

Answer 8

milk production stops and the mammary glands “dries up”

Question 9

what is thyroid stimulating (TSH) hormone also known as

Answer 9

thyrotropic hormone

Question 10

thyroid stimulating hormone stimulates the growth and development of which gland and causes it to produce hormones

Answer 10

thyroid

Question 11

THS secretion is regulated by feedback from what what

Answer 11

the target organ - the thyroid gland

Question 12

how is homeostasis of the thyroid hormone production maintained

Answer 12

interaction with the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland and the thyroid gland

Question 13

which hormone stimulates the growth and development of the cortex (outer portion) of the adrenal gland and the release of some of its hormones

Answer 13

adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Question 14

ACTH production is regulated by feedback from what

Answer 14

adrenal cortex

Question 15

ACTH can be released quickly in which situations

Answer 15

sudden stress of animal

Question 16

which hormone is named for it’s effect in the female

Answer 16

follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 17

FSH stimulates the growth and development of what

Answer 17

follicles in the ovaries

Question 18

what acts as an “incubator” for a single, large female reproductive cell which develops and matures as it enlarges

Answer 18

follicle

Question 19

what is the process of follicle maturation called

Answer 19

oogenesis

Question 20

what does oogenesis produce

Answer 20

egg cell

Question 21

FSH also stimulates the lining cells of the follicles to produce and secrete what

Answer 21

estrogens

Question 22

what does FSH stimulate in the male

Answer 22

spermatogenesis

Question 23

spermatogenesis is the development of what

Answer 23

male reproductive cells - sperm

Question 24

which hormone complete the process of follicle development in the ovary

Answer 24

luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 25

when has LH reached its full peak

Answer 25

when the follicle is fully mature

Question 26

what does a fully mature follicle cause

Answer 26

ovulation

Question 27

high LH levels left in empty follicles develop into what other endocrine structure

Answer 27

the corpus luteum

Question 28

what hormone does the corpus luteum produce

Answer 28

progestin

Question 29

LH stimulates cells in the testes to develop and produce what

Answer 29

testosterone

Question 30

which hormone is associated with the control of color changes in pigment cells of reptiles, fish and amphibians

Answer 30

melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)