Midterms Quiz 2 Review

Question 1

2 capillary beds directly joined by blood vessels

Answer 1

Hypothalamic-Hypophyseal Portal System

Question 2

Other name for Growth Hormone-Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH)

Answer 2

Somatostatin

Question 3

Other name for Prolactin-Inhibiting Hormone (PIH)

Answer 3

Dopamine

Question 4

Other name for Human Growth Hormone (hGH)

Answer 4

Somatotropin

Question 5

Stimulates the released of Thyrotropin

Answer 5

Thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH)

Question 6

Hormones secreted by Gonadotrophs

Answer 6

• Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
• Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Question 7

2 Hormones in Pars Nervosa / Posterior Pituitary Hormones

Answer 7

• Antidiuretic Hormone
• Oxytocin

Question 8

Cells that synthesize pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)

Answer 8

Corticotrophs

Question 9

Test that inhibits Growth Hormone-Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH) / Somatostatin

Answer 9

Clonidine Stimulation Test

Question 10

Regulates HCl production

Answer 10

Gastrin

Question 11

Laboratory Technique for GH

Answer 11

Chemiluminescent immunoassay

Question 12

Gold standard for GH testing

Answer 12

Insulin Tolerance Test

Question 13

Confirmatory Test for GH Testing

Answer 13

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

Question 14

3 signs of Excess GH (Gigantism/Acromegaly)

Answer 14

• Prognathism
• Frontal Bossing
• Spadelike hands

Question 15

Half Life Prolactin (PRL) in Serum

Answer 15

26-47 mins

Question 16

Forms of Prolactin being Tested

Answer 16

• Non glycosylated monomer
• Big Prolactin
• Macroprolactin

Question 17

Half life if Oxytocin

Answer 17

3-5 mins

Question 18

GH stimulant

Answer 18

Somatocrinin

Question 19

Cells that secrete HCl

Answer 19

Parietal Cells

Question 20

Cells that produce Prolactin

Answer 20

Lactotrophs