hypothalamus and pituitary disorders

Question 1

hypothalamus functions

Answer 1

Produce Hormones
 Specifically releasing-hormones
 Also produces both oxytocin and
ADH

Question 2

Pituitary gland anterior lobe

Answer 2

(Adenohypophysis)
 Produces Hormones
 Regulated by releasing hormones

Question 3

Pituitary gland posterior lobe

Answer 3

(Neurohypophysis)
 Releases Oxytocin and ADH
 Does not produce hormones

Question 4

role of growth hormone (GH)

Answer 4

growth
metabolism

Question 5

Role of ADH

Answer 5

Maintain tonic homeostasis

Question 5

growth

Answer 5

1. Triggers growth in nearly every tissue
   in the body
2. Causes replication in chondrocytes
   and osteoblasts
   - Occurs until growth plates have
   fused

Question 5

metabolism

Answer 5

Increases production of IGF-1
- HGH increases blood glucose
levels, can inhibit insulin
- IGF-1 acts in contrast to prevent
elevated blood glucose levels

Question 6

Acromegely

Answer 6

Hormonal disorder caused by
chronic excess growth hormone
-99% of cases are due to pituitary
adenomas, most are benign

Question 7

SIADH

Answer 7

Syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone secretion
- Occurs when the body releases
too much ADH