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What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in relation to the pituitary gland?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in relation to the pituitary gland?
- To stimulate the thyroid gland to produce hormones
- To release and inhibit hormones (correct)
- To regulate the production of hormones by other endocrine glands
- To synthesize and release hormones
What is the term for the regulatory mechanism in which an increase or decrease in the level of a substance decreases the function of the organ producing the substance?
What is the term for the regulatory mechanism in which an increase or decrease in the level of a substance decreases the function of the organ producing the substance?
- Negative feedback (correct)
- Hormone regulation
- Homeostasis
- Positive feedback
What is the name of the hormone that inhibits the release of growth hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone?
What is the name of the hormone that inhibits the release of growth hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone?
- Somatostatin (correct)
- CRH
- GHRH
- Dopamine
What is the term for chemical transmitter substances produced in one organ or part of the body and carried by the bloodstream to other cells or organs?
What is the term for chemical transmitter substances produced in one organ or part of the body and carried by the bloodstream to other cells or organs?
What is the name of the special circulation that carries hormones from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland?
What is the name of the special circulation that carries hormones from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland?
What is the term for glands that secrete hormones internally?
What is the term for glands that secrete hormones internally?
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates the release of thyroid hormone?
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates the release of thyroid hormone?
What is the term for the pathway that connects the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and thyroid gland?
What is the term for the pathway that connects the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and thyroid gland?
What is the function of dopamine in relation to hormone regulation?
What is the function of dopamine in relation to hormone regulation?
What is the term for hormones that stimulate the release of other hormones?
What is the term for hormones that stimulate the release of other hormones?
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