Hypothalamus Flashcards
1
Q
What does the hypothalamus control?
A
Autonomic NS and endocrine system
2
Q
What is attached to the basically bottom of the hypo?
A
The pituitary gland
3
Q
What is mostly controlled by the hypo?
A
Most of the endocrine system is controlled by hypo hormones
4
Q
What is the anterior pituitary?
A
hypo hormones secreted into blood vessels that connect to a.p. which causes a.p. to secrete hormones which in most cases cause other endocrine glands to secrete hormones e.g. gonadotropin from a.p. causes release of gonadotropic hormones involved in reproduction
5
Q
Posterior pituitary
A
axons of hypo terminate in p.p. and release hormones which enter blood stream and produce effects e.g. p.p. releases vasopressin which regulates kidney output
