Endocrine Hormones: Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
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What is the function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

  • To link the nervous system to the endocrine system (correct)
  • To regulate the body's immune response
  • To produce hormones that regulate growth and development
  • To control blood sugar levels
  • How many releasing hormones are produced in the hypothalamus?

  • 5
  • 10
  • 7 (correct)
  • 3
  • What is the name of the hormone that inhibits the release of growth hormone?

  • Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
  • Growth hormone-release inhibiting hormone (GHIH) (correct)
  • Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
  • Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
  • What is the location of the pituitary gland in relation to the hypothalamus?

    <p>Below the hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH)?

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

    What is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Losing weight without trying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) in the kidneys?

    <p>Increase water reabsorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of somatostatin in regulating growth hormone secretion?

    <p>Inhibiting the release of growth hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of growth hormone on lipid metabolism?

    <p>Increases lipid breakdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the synthesis and release of thyroid hormones?

    <p>Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of excess growth hormone secretion in adults?

    <p>Acromegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the condition resulting from untreated neonatal hypothyroidism?

    <p>Cretinism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ghrelin?

    <p>Stimulating appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Oxytocin?

    <p>Induction of milk secretion in the mammary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of Thyroxine (T4) that is bound to serum proteins?

    <p>99.98%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of growth hormone on blood glucose levels?

    <p>Increases hepatic glucose output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essential nutrient required for thyroid hormone synthesis?

    <p>Iodine (I)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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