Hypothalamic and ANterior Pituitary Disorders Flashcards
GnRH stimulates what
FSH and LH
(GnRH is a releasing hormone, made in the hypothalamus, we need to know what all of these do.
GHRH stimulates release of
GH
TRH stimulates release of
TSH and Prolactin
VIP stimulates what
Prolactin
CRH and ADH stimulates release of what?
ACTH
GH deficiency leads to what in children
Short stature
GH deficiency in adults leads to
Various problems such as lipid metabolism issues
FSH deficiency =
Infertility
LH deficiency =
Men: hypogonadism and reduced sperm count
Women: hypogonadism, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea
TSH deficiency=
thyroid deficiency
ACTH deficiency=
hypoadrenalism; loss of pigmentation
ADH deficiency
Diabetes Insipidus
Oxytocin deficiency
failure of milk letdown, post-partum bleeding
Only HUMAN growth hormone is effective
truth
Handout: Define Long Loop negative feedback
Target gland hormone regulates secretion at hypothalamic and pituitary level