Section 10.2

Question 1

hypothalamus

Answer 1

the region of the brain that releases hormones to control the pituitary gland, which, in turn, controls other endocrine glands

Question 2

neurohormone

Answer 2

a hormone produced by neurons, such as in the hypothalamus, that controls the production of other hormones in the pituitary gland.

Question 3

pituitary gland

Answer 3

a two-lobed gland within the cranial cavity that produces hormones that control the other endocrine glands

Question 4

prolactin

Answer 4

stimulates breast development and milk production (targets mammary glands)

Question 5

growth hormone

Answer 5

stimulates the growth of bones and soft tissues. It helps to control the metabolism of glucose and other fuel molecules

Question 6

endorphins

Answer 6

inhibit the perception of pain (targets the pain pathways in the nervous system).

Question 7

oxytocin

Answer 7

promotes uterine contractions and stimulates milk release from the breasts. (Targets both the mammary glands and the uterus.)