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What is the function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine control system?
What is the function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine control system?
- Receiving neural signals from the peripheral nervous system (correct)
- Storing and releasing ADH and oxytocin
- Controlling other endocrine glands
- Synthesizing several hormones that can be classified into two groups: Stored or Released
What is the function of the anterior pituitary gland (APG) in the endocrine control system?
What is the function of the anterior pituitary gland (APG) in the endocrine control system?
- Synthesizing several hormones that can be classified into two groups: Stored or Released
- Controlling other endocrine glands (correct)
- Interacting with the posterior pituitary gland (PPG) via stimulation of nerves that run down the posterior pituitary stalk
- Storing and releasing ADH and oxytocin
How does the hypothalamus interact with the posterior pituitary gland (PPG) in the endocrine control system?
How does the hypothalamus interact with the posterior pituitary gland (PPG) in the endocrine control system?
- Via the hypophyseal portal system
- By synthesizing hormones that can be classified into two groups: Stored or Released
- By releasing GnRH, which stimulates the release of FSH and LH
- Via stimulation of nerves that run down the posterior pituitary stalk (correct)
What are the two major glands involved in endocrine control?
What are the two major glands involved in endocrine control?
Which part of the pituitary gland interacts primarily through the hypophyseal portal system?
Which part of the pituitary gland interacts primarily through the hypophyseal portal system?
What is the example of hormone in the hypophyseal portal system described in the text?
What is the example of hormone in the hypophyseal portal system described in the text?
What is the function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine control system?
What is the function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine control system?
Which gland is responsible for ultimately controlling the body's hormonal response to the environment?
Which gland is responsible for ultimately controlling the body's hormonal response to the environment?
Which hormone stimulates gonad hormone release?
Which hormone stimulates gonad hormone release?
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Endocrine Control System
- The hypothalamus acts as a link between the nervous and endocrine systems, regulating various body functions, such as hunger, thirst, and body temperature.
- The anterior pituitary gland (APG) plays a crucial role in the endocrine control system by producing and regulating hormone production in other endocrine glands.
Hypothalamic-Pituitary Interactions
- The hypothalamus interacts with the posterior pituitary gland (PPG) by producing and transporting hormones, such as oxytocin and vasopressin, down the axons of hypothalamic neurons to the PPG for storage and secretion.
Major Endocrine Glands
- The two major glands involved in endocrine control are the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.
Hypophyseal Portal System
- The anterior pituitary gland (APG) interacts primarily through the hypophyseal portal system, a network of blood vessels that connects the hypothalamus to the APG.
- An example of a hormone in the hypophyseal portal system is thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH).
Hypothalamic Functions
- The hypothalamus is responsible for ultimately controlling the body's hormonal response to the environment.
Hormone Regulation
- The hormone gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulates the release of gonadotropins, which in turn stimulate the release of gonadal hormones.
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