Hypothalamo-Pituitary Axis Quiz

To list the major cell types present in the anterior pituitary gland

To describe the anatomical structure of the hypothalamus

To analyze the effect of pituitary dysfunction

To explain the role of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the co-ordination of the hypothalamo-pituitary-dependent endocrine axis (correct)

List the functions of the posterior pituitary gland

Illustrate the anatomical relationship between the hypothalamus and pituitary

Correlate the synthesis and secretion of anterior pituitary hormones to specific hypothalamic releasing hormones and inhibitory factors (correct)

Describe the role of neural reflexes in the endocrine system

To coordinate the negative feedback loops within the hypothalamo-pituitary axis

To synthesize anterior pituitary hormones

To secrete hormonal products (correct)

To regulate the synthesis of hypothalamic releasing hormones

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