HYPOTHALAMIC PITUITARY AXIS Flashcards
1
Q
GnRH causes the release of
A
LH AND FSH
2
Q
GHRH causes
A
the release of GH
3
Q
CRH causes the release of
A
ACTH
4
Q
causes the release of PRL,
A
PRH
5
Q
inhibits its release of PRL
A
PIH
6
Q
MSH
A
stimulates melanin production
7
Q
TRH causes the release of ___ from the thyroid
A
thyroxine and triiodothyronine
8
Q
LH causes ___ of the mature follicle.
A
ovulation
9
Q
FSH
A
stimulates both sperm development and follicle development.
10
Q
ACTH causes the production of __ from the adrenal gland.
A
cortisol
11
Q
Two hormones released from the posterior pituitary are
A
OT AND ADH
