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What is the main function of oxytocin in women?
What is the main function of oxytocin in women?
- Stimulates smooth muscle contraction in the myometrium (correct)
- Increases permeability of kidney tubules
- Facilitates sperm transport within the male reproductive system
- Stimulates milk production in mammary glands
Where are oxytocin and antidiuretic hormones synthesized in the body?
Where are oxytocin and antidiuretic hormones synthesized in the body?
- Pituitary gland
- Hypothalamus (correct)
- Liver
- Kidneys
Which of the following glands is considered an endocrine gland?
Which of the following glands is considered an endocrine gland?
- Thyroid (correct)
- Liver
- Lungs
- Pancreas
What is the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the kidneys?
What is the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the kidneys?
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Where are interstitial cells of Leydig found?
Where are interstitial cells of Leydig found?
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Which part of the hypothalamus is primarily responsible for synthesizing hypophysiotropic hormones?
Which part of the hypothalamus is primarily responsible for synthesizing hypophysiotropic hormones?
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What is the function of hypophysiotropic hormones in relation to the pituitary gland?
What is the function of hypophysiotropic hormones in relation to the pituitary gland?
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Which lobe of the pituitary gland is considered to be a direct extension of the hypothalamus?
Which lobe of the pituitary gland is considered to be a direct extension of the hypothalamus?
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What are the lobes that make up the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
What are the lobes that make up the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
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In which nuclei are the parvocellular secretory neurons located that synthesize hypophysiotropic hormones?
In which nuclei are the parvocellular secretory neurons located that synthesize hypophysiotropic hormones?
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