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Why does GnRH go to the hypophysial portal system instead of being released to the general circulation?
Why does GnRH go to the hypophysial portal system instead of being released to the general circulation?
- To avoid degradation by liver enzymes (correct)
- To regulate the immune response
- To increase its half-life in the bloodstream
- To directly target the adrenal glands
What is the primary function of the hypophysial portal system in relation to GnRH?
What is the primary function of the hypophysial portal system in relation to GnRH?
- Regulate GnRH secretion based on stress levels
- Act as a storage reservoir for excess GnRH
- Facilitate direct communication between the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary (correct)
- Convert GnRH into a more potent hormone
What role does the liver play in the pathway of GnRH through the hypophysial portal system?
What role does the liver play in the pathway of GnRH through the hypophysial portal system?
- Converts GnRH into a more stable form
- Enhances the effectiveness of GnRH on the adrenal glands
- Metabolizes and degrades GnRH before it reaches the general circulation (correct)
- Stimulates the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus
How does GnRH transport through the hypophysial portal system impact its bioavailability?
How does GnRH transport through the hypophysial portal system impact its bioavailability?
What distinguishes the pathway of GnRH from other hormones that are released directly into general circulation?
What distinguishes the pathway of GnRH from other hormones that are released directly into general circulation?
What is the primary function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus?
What is the primary function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus?
Which part of the eye provides direct input to the suprachiasmatic nucleus?
Which part of the eye provides direct input to the suprachiasmatic nucleus?
What is the significance of the term 'circadian' in circadian rhythms?
What is the significance of the term 'circadian' in circadian rhythms?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a circadian rhythm?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a circadian rhythm?
What is the location of the suprachiasmatic nucleus in relation to the optic chiasma?
What is the location of the suprachiasmatic nucleus in relation to the optic chiasma?
What can be inferred about the effect in humans from the given information?
What can be inferred about the effect in humans from the given information?
According to the given information, where is the described effect more prominent and noticeable?
According to the given information, where is the described effect more prominent and noticeable?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following can be inferred about the nature of the effect described?
Which of the following can be inferred about the nature of the effect described?
What can be concluded about the degree of the effect in different organisms based on the information provided?
What can be concluded about the degree of the effect in different organisms based on the information provided?
Where do fibers from the hippocampus reach the mammillary body through?
Where do fibers from the hippocampus reach the mammillary body through?
Which structure receives fibers from the mammillary body via the mamillothalamic tract?
Which structure receives fibers from the mammillary body via the mamillothalamic tract?
Through which tract does the mammillary body provide fibers to the thalamus?
Through which tract does the mammillary body provide fibers to the thalamus?
What is the main pathway through which the mammillary body communicates with the thalamus?
What is the main pathway through which the mammillary body communicates with the thalamus?
Which neural structure does NOT have a direct connection to the mammillary body?
Which neural structure does NOT have a direct connection to the mammillary body?
Which brain region is responsible for producing sham rage behavior in animal experiments?
Which brain region is responsible for producing sham rage behavior in animal experiments?
What type of aggressive behaviors are exhibited during sham rage in animal experiments?
What type of aggressive behaviors are exhibited during sham rage in animal experiments?
What is the term used to describe the aggressive behavior elicited by stimulation of the dorsomedial hypothalamus in animal experiments?
What is the term used to describe the aggressive behavior elicited by stimulation of the dorsomedial hypothalamus in animal experiments?
What is the primary purpose of the dorsomedial hypothalamus in regulating aggressive behavior?
What is the primary purpose of the dorsomedial hypothalamus in regulating aggressive behavior?
What is the primary physiological mechanism by which the dorsomedial hypothalamus regulates aggressive behavior?
What is the primary physiological mechanism by which the dorsomedial hypothalamus regulates aggressive behavior?
