Hypothalamus, pituitary, and thyroid

Question 1

What gland does the hypothalamus affect?

Answer 1

• pituitary gland

Question 2

What two hormones does the posterior pituitary release?

Answer 2

• ADH and Oxytocin (neurohormones)

Question 3

What drug is used to replace ADH?

Answer 3

Desmopressin

Question 4

What does oxytocin do?

Answer 4

• stimulates uterine contractions in childbirth and lactation after childbirth

Question 5

What does the anterior pituitary release?

Answer 5

LH, FSH, TSH, ACTH, GH, PIH, PRH

• a lot of stuff