31 Questions
Which type of cells in the anterior pituitary gland are more purple/dark blue in color?
Basophils
What hormones do the acidophils in the anterior pituitary gland secrete?
HGH and Prolactin
Which system is known for acting quickly but having short-lived effects?
Nervous System
Which type of cells in the anterior pituitary gland lack colors and are clear in color?
Chromophobes
Which gland is a ductless gland that releases its products into the bloodstream?
Pancreas
Do all basophils in the anterior pituitary gland produce all the hormones mentioned?
No, each basophile produces its own specific hormone.
What type of glands release their secretions to a body surface?
Exocrine Glands
Is there a master cell in the anterior pituitary gland that produces all the hormones?
No, there is no master cell for hormone production.
Which regulatory system influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many functions?
Thyroid Gland
Which hormone is NOT secreted by the basophils in the anterior pituitary gland?
Prolactin
Where do hormone-secretions of endocrine glands travel to affect cells in the body?
Bloodstream
What hormone is associated with Acidophils based on staining?
HGH
Which type of cells are sensitive to a hormone's presence due to having receptors for that hormone?
Target Cells
What is the main function of the Hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
Controlling other endocrine glands
What is the function of the serous peritoneal sheets?
To suspend organs in the abdominal cavity
Peritoneal effusion can lead to ascites, which is typically caused by:
Liver damage
What characterizes peritonitis as a very serious condition?
It results from bacterial infections that spread rapidly
In the endocrine system, what is the primary function of negative feedback loops?
To regulate homeostasis
What is the main function of the endocrine system in the body?
Responsible for homeostatic regulation
How does the peritoneal cavity differ from the peritoneal effusion?
Peritoneal cavity has a potential space, whereas peritoneal effusion is due to liver damage
What is the significance of fusing the visceral and parietal peritoneum layers together in the abdomen?
It provides support to the visceral organs
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating hormone production in the adrenal cortex?
ACTH
What is the function of Inhibin in the endocrine system?
Slows down follicular development or spermatogenesis
Which hormone is involved in initiating the release of the egg (Ovulation) in females?
LH
What hormone stimulates spermatogenesis in males?
FSH
What is the function of Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH) in the endocrine system?
Increases blood sugar
Which hormone tells the body to stop producing GnRH?
Inhibin
What is the function of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) in the endocrine system?
Stimulates FSH
'Luteotropin' is another name for which hormone?
LH
'Glucocorticoids' are hormones that primarily act to do what?
Increase blood sugar levels.
What is the main function of Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone in males?
Producing Testosterone.
Learn about the different cell types in the anterior pituitary glands based on staining and the hormones they secrete. Understand the characteristics of Acidophils and Basophils in the pituitary gland.
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