Endocrine System 1: Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis cerebri)

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Which hormone controls the thyroid gland?

  • Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) (correct)
  • Gonadotrophic hormones (FSH and LH)
  • Prolactin
  • Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)

What is the structural and functional division of the pituitary gland?

  • Medial lobe and lateral lobe
  • Anterior lobe and posterior lobe (correct)
  • Left lobe and right lobe
  • Superior lobe and inferior lobe

Which hormone causes milk formation in the mammary glands?

  • Growth hormone (GH)
  • Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
  • Prolactin (correct)
  • Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

What is the main action of growth hormone (GH) on body tissues?

<p>Promotes growth of all body tissues indirectly by stimulating the liver to secrete somatomedins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does growth hormone (GH) affect carbohydrates?

<p>Decreases glucose uptake and utilization by cells, increasing blood glucose level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for causing milk formation in the mammary glands?

<p>Prolactin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main action of growth hormone (GH) on body tissues?

<p>Promotes the growth of bone and cartilage indirectly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does growth hormone (GH) affect carbohydrates?

<p>Decreases glucose uptake and utilization by cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone controls the adrenal cortex?

<p>Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the metabolic functions of growth hormone (GH)?

<p>Stimulates protein synthesis and growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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