Hormones of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Quiz
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What is the function of the hypothalamus?

  • Controlling the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary through nerve impulses (correct)
  • Controlling the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary through a blood vessel
  • Producing hormones directly into the bloodstream
  • Storing neuro-hormones in the posterior pituitary

    • Which structure does the hypothalamus project downward to, ending in the pituitary stalk?

  • Thalamus
  • Pituitary gland (correct)
  • Cerebellum
  • Pineal gland

    • How are hormones sent from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary?

  • By transport vesicles in the axon ending located in the posterior pituitary
  • By direct diffusion through the brain tissue
  • Via a blood vessel called the portal vein (correct)
  • Through nerve impulses

    • Where are neuro-hormones synthesized in the hypothalamus stored?

    <p>Axon ending located in the posterior pituitary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary?

    <p>Nerve impulses traveling into the posterior pituitary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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