hypothalamic pituitary axis physiology Flashcards
1
Q
which part of the pituitary gland is attached to the brain?
A
posterior
2
Q
how is cortisol released?
A
-the hypothalamus secretes CRH which triggers secretion of ACTH in the pituitary gland which then triggers cortisol to be released
3
Q
what does TSH trigger the secretion of?
A
thyroxine
4
Q
what does increased LH/ FSH levels from the pituitary gland trigger the secretion of?
A
- testosterone
- estradiol
5
Q
what does increased GH in the pituitary gland increase the secretion of?
A
IGF-1
