NeuroEndocrine-Exam II

Question 1

What connects the Hypothalamus and the Pituitary

Answer 1

In-Fun-Di-Bul-Um (Pituitary Stalk)

Question 2

Which part of the pituitary is neural tissue? Which is glandular tissue?

Answer 2

The posterior pituitary=Neural. The Anterior Pituitary=Glandular

Question 3

What is the official name of the portal system linking the Hypothalamus and the Anterior Pituitary? Take your time with this one dog.

Answer 3

Hypothalamic-hypoPhysial Portal System

Question 4

What are the three axis systems of the hypothalamus/anterior pituitary and what hormones are involved?

Answer 4

1. Hypothalamus Pituitary Thyroid Axis (TSH) 2. Hypothalamus Pituitary Adrenal Axis (ACTH) 3. Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal Axis (FSH)

Question 5

What are the 6 hormones synthesized in and released from the Anterior Pituitary?

Answer 5

FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, GH

Question 6

Does the Posterior Pituitary synthesize hormones?

Answer 6

HELL NAW

Question 7

What are the two hormones STORED/secreted in the Posterior Pituitary?

Answer 7

Vasopressin (ADH), Oxytocin

Question 8

What are the 4 divisions of the hypothalamic nuclei?

Answer 8

PreOptic, Anterior (SupraOptic), Middle (Tuberal), Posterior (Mamillary)

Question 9

What are the three “other” Hypothalamic Functions?

Answer 9

1.Circadian Rhythms 2. Appetite/Thirst 3.Thermoregulation

Question 10

What are the three MAIN functions of the hypothalamus?

Answer 10

1.Autonomic Nervous System (both parasym and sym) 2.Limbic 3.Endocrine/Homeostasis