Endocrine Drugs: Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones Quiz
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What is the main function of the endocrine system?

  • Releasing hormones into the bloodstream to carry chemical messengers to target cells (correct)
  • Transporting oxygen to target cells
  • Generating energy for the body
  • Controlling the nervous system

    • Where are the centers of the parasympathetic nervous system located?

  • In the front of the hypothalamus (correct)
  • In the thalamus
  • In the pituitary gland
  • In the back of the hypothalamus

    • Which brain region includes the thalamus and hypothalamus?

  • Cerebellum
  • Cerebrum
  • Brainstem
  • Midbrain (correct)

    • What is a key function of hypothalamic and pituitary hormones?

    <p>Managing metabolism, psychoemotional status, growth, and reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the endocrine system controlled?

    <p>By the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nervous system in relation to hormone release?

    <p>Stimulating or inhibiting hormone release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of growth hormone and other peptide hormones?

    <p>Somatostatin (GRIH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the release of prolactin and is identical with dopamine?

    <p>PRIH (prolactostatin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Except for prolactin, hormones released from the anterior pituitary stimulate the production of hormones by __________ or __________.

    <p>The liver or target tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone controls the release of a specific hormone from the anterior pituitary?

    <p>Each hypothalamic regulatory hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormones are transported to the posterior pituitary by the hypophyseal portal system and stored until released on demand into the blood?

    <p>Vasopressin and oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormones act directly on target tissues?

    <p>Vasopressin and oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GRIH stand for?

    <p>Growth-releasing inhibiting hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of PRIH (prolactostatin)?

    <p>Stimulates the release of prolactin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of hypothalamic regulatory hormones?

    <p>Control the release of specific hormones from the anterior pituitary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two hormones are transported to the posterior pituitary by the hypophyseal portal system?

    <p>Vasopressin and oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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