the pituitary (scheurink) Flashcards
1
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posterior pituitary
A
neural tissue which releases hormones produced by hypothalamus
2
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anterior pituitary
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endocrine tissue, release of hormones derived from pre hormones released by the hypothalamus
3
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vasopressin (ADH)
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acts on kidney by keeping water inside, released when blood pressure is low or high plasma osmolarity
4
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oxytocin
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neuropeptide in the brain. uterus muscle contraction during labour, lactation
5
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prolactin
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acts on mammary glands
6
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GH
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musculoskeletal system
7
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TSH
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thyroid gland
8
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ACTH
A
adrenal cortex
9
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LH and FSH
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gonads
10
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GIH
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GH inhibiting hormone
11
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PIH (dopamine)
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prolactin inhibiting hormone
12
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low oxytocin
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antisocial behaviour, less empathy
