Anterior Pituitary Hormones

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

A patient is experiencing difficulty with milk production after childbirth. Which hormone is most likely deficient?

  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • Prolactin (PRL) (correct)
  • Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
  • Oxytocin

A man is experiencing infertility issues, and his doctor suspects a hormonal imbalance. Which hormone should be evaluated to assess sperm development?

  • Growth hormone (GH)
  • Antidiuretic Hormone
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (correct)

Which hormone directly stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticosteroids?

  • Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
  • Growth hormone (GH)
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (correct)
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

If a patient's kidneys are not retaining enough water, leading to dehydration, which hormone is likely deficient?

<p>Antidiuretic Hormone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during childbirth and fostering emotional bonding?

<p>Oxytocin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Triggers ovulation and stimulates the corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone in females; stimulates testosterone production in interstitial cells of the testes in males.

Prolactin (PRL)

Stimulates milk production in mammary glands in females; increases testes' sensitivity to LH in males.

Growth Hormone (GH)

Stimulates cells of cartilage, bone, and muscle; promotes protein synthesis, glucose sparing, and mineral retention.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Signals kidneys to retain water, reducing urine volume.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Oxytocin

Stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection; promotes emotional bonding.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Study Notes

  • The anterior pituitary gland produces several hormones
    • Luteinizing Hormone (LH) triggers ovulation
      • It causes the corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone
      • It stimulates testosterone production in the interstitial cells of the testes
    • Prolactin (PRL) stimulates milk production in mammary glands in females
      • In males, it increases the testes' sensitivity to LH
    • Growth Hormone (GH) targets cells of cartilage, bone, and muscle
      • It stimulates protein synthesis
      • It promotes glucose sparing and mineral retention
    • Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) encourages egg development in the ovaries
      • It promotes sperm development in the testes
    • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) acts on the thyroid gland
      • It causes the thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormones
      • It promotes thyroid gland growth
    • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex
      • The adrenal cortex then secretes corticosteroids, which are specific steroid hormones
  • The posterior pituitary gland produces
    • Antidiuretic Hormone stimulates the kidneys to retain water
    • Oxytocin causes uterine contractions and milk ejection from mammary glands
      • It contributes to emotional bonding between partners and between parents and children

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser