Hypothalmic Hormones

Question 1

What does gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) target and what what does it do

Answer 1

Targets anterior pituitary

Stimulates release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 2

What does corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) target and what does it do

Answer 2

Targets anterior pituitary

Stimulates release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Question 3

What does thyrostropin-releasing hormone target and what does it do

Answer 3

Targets anterior pituitary

Stimulates of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Question 4

What does prolactin-releasing hormone target and what does it do

Answer 4

Targets anterior pituitary

Stimulates release of prolactin (PRL)

Question 5

What does prolactin-inhibiting hormone (dopamine) target and what does it do

Answer 5

Targets anterior pituitary

Inhibits release of prolactin (PRL)

Question 6

What does growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) target and what does it do

Answer 6

Targets anterior pituitary

Stimulates release of growth hormone (GH)

Question 7

What does somatostatin hormone target and what does it do

Answer 7

Targets anterior pituitary

Inhibits release of growth hormone (GH)

Question 8

What does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) target and what does it do

Answer 8

Targets kidney

Stimulates water retention (or decreased urine output)

Question 9

What does oxytocin (OXY) hormone target and what does it do

Answer 9

Targets uterus and mammary glands

Stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction; stimulates myoepithelial cells in mammary glands