Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland

Question 1

The hypothalamus is directly connected to the pituitary gland via a stalk called the

Answer 1

infundibulum

Question 2

the hypothalamus is located at the

Answer 2

base of the brain

below the thalamus

Question 3

where is the pituitary gland located?

Answer 3

pocket in the sphenoid bone

directly below the hypothalamus

Question 4

all hormones released by the posterior pituitary are called…..

Answer 4

neurohormones

Question 5

all hormones released by the anterior pituitary are called ……

Answer 5

classic endocrine hormones

Question 6

Tropic hormones govern the release of anterior or posterior pituitary hormones?

Answer 6

anterior pituitary hormones

Question 7

non-tropic hormones govern the release of anterior or posterior pituitary hormones?

Answer 7

posterior pituitary

Question 8

The Hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system is a network of tiny vessels which transfer ………. …… from hypothalamus to anterior pituitary

Answer 8

tropic hormones

Question 9

the anterior pituitary is what in origin?

Answer 9

epithelial

Question 10

the posterior pituitary is what in origin?

Answer 10

neural tissue

Question 11

posterior pituitary makes up how many thirds of the gland?

Answer 11

1

Question 12

how is the anterior pituitary connected to the hypothalamus?

Answer 12

capillary portal system

hypothalamic hypophyseal portal system

Question 13

how is the posterior pituitary connected to the hypothalamus?

Answer 13

neural connection

Question 14

What are the 6 hormones produced from the anterior pituitary?

Answer 14

thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Luteinising hormone (LH)

Growth hormone (GH)

Prolactin

Question 15

all the hormones of the anterior pituitary are tropic except…

Answer 15

prolactin

stimulates milk production

Question 16

the anterior pituitary feedback control is a complex multi-tiered pathway involving up to 3 integration centres:

Answer 16

hypothalamus

anterior pituitary

target endocrine cell

Question 17

feedback from the endocrine target is known as …… …… feedback

Answer 17

long-loop

Question 18

feedback from the anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus is known as …… ………. feedback

Answer 18

short-loop