Hypothalamus and Pituitary/Neural Tube Defects

Question 1

Adenohypophysis

Answer 1

Makes LPH, ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH, growth hormone prolactin

Hormone making

Question 2

Neurohypophysis

Answer 2

Release oxytocin and vasopressin (ADH)

Hormone releasing

Question 3

Spina Bifida Occulta

Answer 3

Mildes
Tuft of hair over region lacking bony covering
In lower lumbar or sacral region, but can be cervical

Question 4

Meningocele

Answer 4

Protruding of meninges posteriorly
Can/cannot be covered with skin
May/may not have defect

Question 5

Myelomeningocele

Answer 5

Protrusion of spinal cord with CSF and meninges from vertebral canal
Significant disruption of neural connections
Lumbosacral most common
Surgery early to prevent further damage

Question 6

Rachischisis

Answer 6

Collecting blood at 12 weeks

Test for serum alpha-fetoprotein levels

Question 7

Lipotropic Hormone

Answer 7

Mobilizes fat from adipose tissue

Question 8

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Answer 8

Stimulates adrenals to release cortisol

Question 9

Thyroid-stimulating Hormone

Answer 9

Stimulates metabolism of almost every tissue in body

Question 10

Follicle-stimulating Hormone

Answer 10

Regulates development, growth, pubertal maturation and reproductive processes of body

Question 11

Leutinizing Hormone

Answer 11

Triggers ovulation in women

Stimulates production of testosterone

Question 12

Prolactin

Answer 12

Enables females to produce milk

Question 13

Oxytocin

Answer 13

Associated with labor and delivery

Question 14

Vasopressin

Answer 14

Retain water

Constrict blood vessels