15 Questions
Which lobe of the pituitary gland secretes Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin?
Posterior pituitary (Neurohypophysis)
Which hormone stimulates the release of other hormones from target glands in the body?
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
What is another term for the Anterior pituitary gland?
Adenohypophysis
Which hormone is NOT secreted by the Anterior pituitary gland?
Oxytocin
What is the main function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) secreted by the Anterior pituitary gland?
Stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
What hormone acts on all body tissues, particularly the bones and skeletal muscles?
Growth Hormone
Which condition may lead to Dwarfism if Growth Hormone deficiency is present?
Prader-Willi Syndrome
What does prolonged Growth Hormone therapy antagonize and may lead to the development of Diabetes Mellitus?
Insulin secretion
Which hormone is used to treat growth failure in children?
Somatropin
What is contraindicated in pediatric patients who have growth deficiency due to Prader-Willi Syndrome?
Somatropin
Which side effect is associated with Somatropin therapy?
Myalgia
What does Pegvisomant do when given for abnormal growth?
Prevents abnormal growth by normalizing IGF-1 levels
'Bromocriptine' can inhibit the release of GH from the pituitary. What type of drug is 'Bromocriptine'?
'Bromocriptine' is a Dopamine Agonist
'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'?
'Weight loss'
'Adenohypophysis secretes Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) in response to Thyroid Releasing Hormone (TRH) from the hypothalamus.' What hormone does the Adenohypophysis secrete?
'Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)'
Test your knowledge about the Hypophysis Pituitary gland, including its lobes and functions. Learn about the Anterior pituitary gland and Posterior pituitary gland, and the hormones they secrete to regulate other glands in the body.
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