Endocrine System: Pituitary Gland Hormones

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Which hormone assists in initiating and sustaining milk production by the mammary glands primarily in females after parturition?

  • Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
  • Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Prolactin (correct)

What controls the secretion of prolactin by inhibiting its release when present and allowing it when absent?

  • Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH) (correct)
  • Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

What is the primary function of melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) in humans?

  • Cause darkening of the skin (correct)
  • Regulate gonadotrophic hormones FSH and LH
  • Stimulate adrenal cortex
  • Initiate milk production

Which gland plays an important role in the release of prolactin through the production of prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH)?

<p>Hypothalamus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone affects the health of target glands by providing adequate stimulation to ensure proper function?

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

Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex, thyroid, and gonads to secrete their respective hormones?

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

What is the function of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) in the endocrine system?

<p>Stimulate adrenal cortex (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland was historically called the 'master gland' due to its regulation of other endocrine glands?

<p>Pituitary gland (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH) in relation to prolactin secretion?

<p>Inhibit prolactin release when PIH is present (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone can darken the skin by affecting melanocytes?

<p>Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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