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Pituitary Gland secretions and their functions Flashcards

1
Q

which pituitary lobe releases both growth hormone(GH) and prolactin(PRL)

A

anterior lobe

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which pituitary lobe releases both thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH) and adrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH)

A

anterior lobe

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which pituitary lobe secretes both follicle stimulating hormone(FSH) and luteinising hormone(LH)

A

anterior lobe

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4
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which pituitary lobe secretes both oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone(ADH)

A

posterior lobe

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5
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which of the pituitary gland hormones are peptides

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Prolactin, Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Oxytocin and Antidiuretic hormone

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which of the pituitary gland secretions are proteins

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growth hormone

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which of the pituitary gland secretions are glycoproteins

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thyroid stimulating hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone

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what is the function of the growth hormone(GH)

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promotes growth of body tissues

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what is the function of prolactin(PRL)

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promotes milk production from mammary glands

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what is the function of thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH)

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stimulates thyroid hormone release from thyroid

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what is the function of adrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH)

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stimulates hormone release by adrenal cortex

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what is the function of follicle stimulating hormone(FSH)

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stimulates gamete production in gonads

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what is the function of luteinising hormone(LH)

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stimulates androgen production by gonads

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what is the function of antidiuretic hormone(ADH)

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stimulates water reabsorption in kidneys

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what is the function of oxytocin

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stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth

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16
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what is the role of the hypothalamus in pituitary gland secretions

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secretes releasing or inhibitory hormones to stimulate or prevent secretion from anterior lobe

17
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briefly describe the hypophyseal portal system

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hypothalamic neurones secrete releasing or inhibitory hormones, then hypophyseal portal veins carry hormones to 2nd capillary bed of anterior pituitary

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