Endocrine Organization and Hormone Interactions
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Which type of hormones are released by cells in the hypothalamus that have axons terminating in the posterior pituitary and median eminence?

  • Endocrine hormones
  • Oxytocin
  • Neuroendocrine hormones (correct)
  • Anti-diuretic hormones

    • Which type of hormones are released by cells and carried in circulation to bind on cell receptors on/in target tissues?

  • Oxytocin
  • Anti-diuretic hormones
  • Neuroendocrine hormones
  • Endocrine hormones (correct)

    • Which hormone is released by cells in the hypothalamus and acts on the kidneys to regulate water balance?

  • Neuroendocrine hormone
  • Anti-diuretic hormone (correct)
  • Endocrine hormone
  • Oxytocin

    • Which hormone is released by cells in the hypothalamus and plays a role in childbirth and lactation?

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

    Which hormone is involved in the regulation of growth and development?

    <p>Endocrine hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is involved in the regulation of metabolism?

    <p>Endocrine hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormone may affect only specific target tissues?

    <p>Endocrine hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of hormones mentioned in the text?

    <p>Neuroendocrine and Endocrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the receptors for neuroendocrine hormones located?

    <p>In the pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone has the longest duration of action?

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

    Where are hormone receptors located for protein, peptide, and catecholamine hormones?

    <p>In the cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of arginine vasopressin (ADH)?

    <p>Regulating water balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical class of hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex, ovaries, testes, and placenta?

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

    What is the function of growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH)?

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

    What is the function of thyroxine releasing hormone (TRH)?

    <p>Stimulating thyroxine release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)?

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

    What is the function of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)?

    <p>Stimulating luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of prolactin inhibitory hormone (PIH)?

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

    What is the primary function of oxytocin (OT)?

    <p>Stimulating uterine contractions and milk ejection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of receptors are involved in hormone actions that are exerted through changes in gene expression?

    <p>Intracellular receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormones may have global effects on many tissue types?

    <p>Endocrine hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released by cells in the hypothalamus and acts on the kidneys to regulate water balance?

    <p>Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of hormones mentioned in the text?

    <p>Neuroendocrine and endocrine hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of oxytocin (OT)?

    <p>Role in childbirth and lactation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormone requires months for full effect?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormone is secreted by the thyroid and adrenal medullae?

    <p>Derivatives of amino acid tyrosine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormone may affect only specific target tissues?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released by cells in the hypothalamus and acts on the kidneys to regulate water balance?

    <p>Arginine vasopressin (ADH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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