Lecture 15- Neuroendocrine System

Question 1

Primary function of primary endocrine organs:

Answer 1

Secrete hormones

Question 2

the ‘neuroendocrine interface’

Answer 2

The Hyp-pit complex

Question 3

Post. pit. was formed from:

Answer 3

Neural tissue

Question 4

Ant. pit. was formed from:

Answer 4

Epithelial tissue

Question 5

axons from the hypothalamus travel through:

Answer 5

Infundibulum

Question 6

Axons from the hypothalamus transport _____ to ___ ______ within the _____ _____

Answer 6

neurohormones, axon terminals, posterior lobe

Question 7

Vasopressin is released from __ in response to __

Answer 7

PVN of hypothalamus, low blood volume and low blood pressure detected by sensory receptors of the carotid sinus or aortic arch

Question 8

ADH raises blood pressure by _______ and ____

Answer 8

Promoting water retention in the kidneys, causing vasoconstriction of systemic arterioles

Question 9

Oxytocin is released by:

Answer 9

neurons form supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus

Question 10

Oxytocin is released in response to

Answer 10

sensory input or estrogen signalling to hypothalamus

Question 11

Oxytocin signals for uterine wall to:

Answer 11

Contract during labor