Hypophysis Pituitary Gland Quiz

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Which lobe of the pituitary gland secretes Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin?

  • Brainpower lobe
  • Posterior pituitary (Neurohypophysis) (correct)
  • Gonads lobe
  • Anterior pituitary (Adenohypophysis)

Which hormone stimulates the release of other hormones from target glands in the body?

  • Prolactin (PL)
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (correct)
  • Melanocytes Stimulating Hormone (MSH)
  • Growth Hormone (GH)

What is another term for the Anterior pituitary gland?

  • Neurohypophysis
  • Thyroid Stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
  • Adenohypophysis (correct)

Which hormone is NOT secreted by the Anterior pituitary gland?

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

What is the main function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) secreted by the Anterior pituitary gland?

<p>Stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone acts on all body tissues, particularly the bones and skeletal muscles?

<p>Growth Hormone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may lead to Dwarfism if Growth Hormone deficiency is present?

<p>Prader-Willi Syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does prolonged Growth Hormone therapy antagonize and may lead to the development of Diabetes Mellitus?

<p>Insulin secretion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is used to treat growth failure in children?

<p>Somatropin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is contraindicated in pediatric patients who have growth deficiency due to Prader-Willi Syndrome?

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

Which side effect is associated with Somatropin therapy?

<p>Myalgia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Pegvisomant do when given for abnormal growth?

<p>Prevents abnormal growth by normalizing IGF-1 levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Bromocriptine' can inhibit the release of GH from the pituitary. What type of drug is 'Bromocriptine'?

<p>'Bromocriptine' is a Dopamine Agonist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Lanreotide' is given by deep subcutaneous injection and its side effects are dose-related. Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of 'Lanreotide'?

<p>'Weight loss' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Adenohypophysis secretes Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) in response to Thyroid Releasing Hormone (TRH) from the hypothalamus.' What hormone does the Adenohypophysis secrete?

<p>'Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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