Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Health Pro > Pituitary Quiz > Flashcards

Pituitary Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Specific medical term for posterior lobe

A

Neurohypophysis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Abbreviation of growth hormone

A

GH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Abbreviation of Thyroid stimulating hormone

A

TSH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Abbreviation of Adrenocorticotropic

A

ACTH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Abbreviation of follicle stimulating hormone

A

FSH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Abbreviation of luteinizing hormone

A

LH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Abbreviation of Prolactin

A

PRL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Abbreviation of melanocyte stimulating hormone

A

MSH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Target organ of GH

A

Bone and muscle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Target organ of TSH

A

Thyroid gland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Target organ of ACTH

A

Adrenal glands

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Target organ of FSH

A

Gonads

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Target organ of LH

A

Gonads

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Target organ of PRL

A

Breast, mammary gland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Target organ of MSH

A

Skin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Action of GH

A

Promotes growth of all bone and tissue

17
Q

Action of TSH

A

Stimulates thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones that regulates metabolism

18
Q

Action of ACTH

A

Stimulates adrenal cortex to produce cortical hormones (corticosteroids); aids in protecting body in stress situations

19
Q

Action of FSH

A

Stimulates and secretes hormones that develop follicles (eggs) in females and develops sperm cells in males

20
Q

Action of LH

A

Stimulates ovulation in females and development of testosterone on males

21
Q

Action of PRL

A

Stimulates milk production

22
Q

Action of MSH

A

Controls pigmentation of skin

23
Q

Abbreviation of antidiuretic hormone

A

ADH

24
Q

Abbreviation of oxytocin

A

OX and OXT

25
Q

Target organ of ADH

A

Kidneys

26
Q

Target organ of OX/OXT

A

Breast and uterus

27
Q

Action of ADH

A

Reduces water excretion by the kidneys by reabsorbing water

28
Q

Action of OX/OXT

A

Stimulates uterine contractions and triggers milk ejection during nursing

29
Q

Action of Poticin

A

Induces manual labor

30
Q

Specific medical term for anterior lobe

A

Adenohypophysis

Health Pro (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions