HYPOPHYSIOTROPIC OR HYPOTHALAMIC HORMONES

Question 1

Are also synthesized and transported from the hypothalamus

Answer 1

Bioactive amines

Question 2

Stimulates the secretion of both TSH and prolactin

Answer 2

TRH

Question 3

stimulates both LH and FSH production

Answer 3

GnRH

Question 4

Inhibits GH and TSH release from the pituitary.

Answer 4

Somatostatin

Question 5

Main stimulus for ACTH secretion i

Answer 5

Corticotropin-releasing hormone

Question 6

Structure and action of TRH

Answer 6

S: 3 AA
A: Release TSH and prolactin

Question 7

Structure and action of GnRH

Answer 7

S: 10 AA
A: Release LH and FSH

Question 8

Structure and action of CRH

Answer 8

S: 41 AA
A: Release ACTH

Question 9

Structure and Action of GHRH

Answer 9

S: 44 AA
A: Release GH

Question 10

Structure and action of somatostatin

Answer 10

S: 14 and 28 AA
A: Inhibits GH and TSH release (additional effects on gut and pancreatic function)

Question 11

Structure and action of Dopamine

Answer 11

S: 1 AA
A: Inhibits prolactin release