Posterior Pituitary and & Hypothalamic Hormones

Question 1

Contains ______ of hypothalamic neurons

Answer 1

axons

Question 2

Posterior pituitary stores _______ like ________ and ______ hormone that are synthesized by the hypothalamus

Answer 2

neurohormones, oxytocin nd antidiuretic

Question 3

the posterior pituitary releases hormones in response to ________ impulses

Answer 3

Nerve

Question 4

Oxytocin in Pregnant/lactating women; it stimulates uterine _______ muscles to_______

Answer 4

smooth

contract

Question 5

Oxytocin in Pregnant women is released during

Answer 5

labor and childbirth

Question 6

During childbirth an the uterus Stretches.
More______ is produced due to the ______ sent to the _____. this creates more powerful contractions and is an example of what kind of feedback loop?

Answer 6

Oxytocin,
impulses,
hypothalamus
positive

Question 7

Milk secretion is stimulated by ______ in nursing women

Answer 7

Oxytocin

nursing

Question 8

Stimulates the smooth muscle contraction of uterus and breasts

Answer 8

Oxytocin

Question 9

In males and non lactating freemales Oxytocin is released during…… it also promotes what kind of behavior

Answer 9

Orgasms,
Satisfaction,
other close behavior like kissing or hugging
kissing and affectionate behavior

Question 10

Antidiuretic Hormone is released by the

Answer 10

posterior pituitary

Question 11

Antidiuretic Hormone is also called

Answer 11

vasopressin

Question 12

Antidiuretic Hormone inhibits ______ _____ and prevents_____

Answer 12

urine formation,

dehydration