Hormones of the Posterior Pituitary
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Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary and targets the collecting duct in the kidney, causing water reabsorption?

  • ADH (correct)
  • Oxytocin
  • ACTH
  • TSH

    • Which hormone, when present, causes urine to be darker in color?

  • Oxytocin
  • ACTH
  • ADH (correct)
  • TSH

    • Which hormone triggers contractions in the female reproductive system and milk release in mammary glands?

  • TSH
  • Oxytocin (correct)
  • ACTH
  • ADH

    • Which hormone primarily causes cortisol release by stimulating the adrenal cortex?

    <p>ACTH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the thyroid and causes the release of T3/T4, which increases metabolism?

    <p>TSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of excess thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) on the thyroid gland?

    <p>Goiter occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the thyroid gland need to produce T3/T4?

    <p>Iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the release of oxytocin?

    <p>Stretching the cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released if the concentration of salt goes up or if a person is dehydrated?

    <p>ADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When ADH is absent, what is the color of urine?

    <p>Lighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the release of testosterone and triggers testosterone production in testes?

    <p>LH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released by fat cells and makes us feel full?

    <p>Leptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for increasing metabolism?

    <p>T3/T4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone causes the absorption of calcium into bones when calcium levels in blood are high?

    <p>Calcitonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the release of angiotensin II, causing blood vessels to constrict?

    <p>Renin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the production of new glucose and blocks inflammation?

    <p>Cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for milk production?

    <p>Prolactin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the follicle and production of sperm/eggs?

    <p>FSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the development and maintenance of male characteristics?

    <p>Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the release of erythropoietin and is released when blood pressure is low?

    <p>EPO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary and targets the collecting duct in the kidney, causing water reabsorption?

    <p>ADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of excess thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) on the thyroid gland?

    <p>Thyroid swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the thyroid gland need to produce T3/T4?

    <p>Iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released if the concentration of salt goes up or if a person is dehydrated?

    <p>ADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone primarily causes cortisol release by stimulating the adrenal cortex?

    <p>ACTH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the release of T3/T4, which increases metabolism?

    <p>TSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone triggers contractions in the female reproductive system and milk release in mammary glands?

    <p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the release of oxytocin?

    <p>Stretching of the cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex and primarily causes cortisol release?

    <p>ACTH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for increasing metabolism?

    <p>TSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the thickening of the endometrium and its breakdown when low?

    <p>Progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released by the pancreas to store sugar in the liver?

    <p>Insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for causing the absorption of calcium into bones when blood calcium levels are high?

    <p>Calcitonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the release of angiotensin II, causing blood vessels to constrict?

    <p>Renin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the production of new red blood cells in response to low oxygen levels?

    <p>EPO (erythropoietin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released by fat cells and makes us feel full?

    <p>Leptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the release of testosterone and triggers testosterone production in the testes?

    <p>LH (luteinizing hormone)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the follicle and production of sperm/eggs?

    <p>FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone primarily causes cortisol release by stimulating the adrenal cortex?

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

    Which hormone stimulates the release of growth hormone (GH) and targets bones and muscles to make them grow thicker/bigger?

    <p>GH (growth hormone)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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