L3 (T1): Introduction to the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis: Hormones, Assessment of function
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How many loops form the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?

  • 4 loops
  • 1 loop
  • 3 loops
  • 2 loops (correct)

    • What is the function of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

  • Assessment of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis
  • Feedback loops associated with each hormone
  • Production of hormones (correct)
  • Blood supply and nervous innervation

    • Which blood vessels supply the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?

  • Sinusoidal capillaries
  • Superior and inferior hypophysial arteries (correct)
  • Internal carotid artery
  • Long portal veins

    • Where does the blood from the primary plexus drain into?

    <p>Long portal veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the connection between the two plexuses of capillaries called?

    <p>Portal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the pituitary gland secretes releasing hormones?

    <p>Arcuate nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target tissue for Growth Hormone (GH)?

    <p>Bone &amp; Muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol?

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

    Which hormone is responsible for the production of milk in the breast?

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

    What is the primary function of prolactin?

    <p>Production of milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland and triggers muscular contractions during childbirth?

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

    What is the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the kidneys?

    <p>Impairs the kidney's filtering of bodily fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone promotes the secretion of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)?

    <p>Growth hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

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

    Which hormone is responsible for the condition known as acromegaly?

    <p>Growth hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is hypersecreted in Cushing's syndrome?

    <p>Adrenocorticotrophic hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for acromegaly?

    <p>Surgical removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is caused by the hypersecretion of Growth Hormone during childhood?

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

    What is the visual defect known as bitemporal hemianopia associated with?

    <p>Pituitary tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What test is used to assess the integrity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis?

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

    Which region of the brain is located below the corpus callosum?

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

    What connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland?

    <p>Pituitary stalk (infundibulum)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the pituitary gland receives direct innervation from the terminals of the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei?

    <p>Posterior Pituitary (neurohypophysis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which arteries supply blood to the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis?

    <p>Superior and inferior hypophysial arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plexus of capillaries facilitates the easier movement of large molecules in the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis?

    <p>Sinusoidal capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis doesn't receive direct innervation?

    <p>Anterior Pituitary (adenohypophysis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is the hypothalamus located in?

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

    What is the primary function of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?

    <p>To maintain homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland is divided into two lobes, the posterior and anterior lobes?

    <p>Pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the posterior pituitary gland?

    <p>Control of water balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the production of milk in the breast?

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

    What hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol?

    <p>Adrenal cortical traffic common</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of prolactin?

    <p>Milk production in the breast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone promotes the secretion of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)?

    <p>Growth hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is located just below the corpus callosum?

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

    What is the function of the hypothalamus?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the sinusoidal nature of the capillary beds in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?

    <p>To allow for easier movement of larger molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the majority of the blood supply to the pituitary gland come from?

    <p>Carotid artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is secreted in response to growth hormone releasing hormone through releasing hormone right at the start?

    <p>Human growth hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for increasing the amount of energy obtained from glucose in the liver?

    <p>Human growth hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can occur if the regulatory pathway for growth hormone is perturbed?

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

    Which hormone is produced in response to corticotropin-releasing hormone and eventually leads to the production of cortisol?

    <p>Adrenal traffic hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of capillaries are found in the pituitary gland?

    <p>Sinusoidal capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the pituitary gland located in the brain?

    <p>Below the hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nuclei are responsible for projecting nerve terminals into the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

    <p>Ventricular and super optic nuclei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are hormones secreted from in the pituitary gland?

    <p>Cell types in the anterior lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the production of testosterone in biological males?

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

    What is the primary function of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)?

    <p>Increases metabolic rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the condition known as hypothyroidism?

    <p>Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of cortisol on the immune system?

    <p>Suppresses immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is NOT involved in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?

    <p>Inferior boom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?

    <p>To control hormone secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?

    <p>They form the hypothalamic-pituitary axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

    <p>To control hormone secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the kidneys?

    <p>To decrease urine production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for acromegaly?

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

    Study Notes

    Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis

    • The hypothalamic-pituitary axis is composed of two loops: the short portal vessel loop and the long portal vessel loop
    • The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland produces and secretes hormones that regulate various bodily functions

    Blood Supply

    • The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are supplied by the superior and interior hypophysial arteries
    • The primary plexus of capillaries drains into the portal veins, which then drain into the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

    Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Connection

    • The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are connected by the pituitary stalk
    • The hypothalamus secretes releasing hormones that stimulate the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland to produce and secrete hormones

    Hormones and Functions

    • Growth Hormone (GH) targets the liver, stimulating the production of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)
    • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol
    • Prolactin is responsible for the production of milk in the breast and has a secondary function in osmoregulation
    • Oxytocin triggers muscular contractions during childbirth
    • Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys
    • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) regulates the production of thyroid hormones

    Pituitary Gland

    • The pituitary gland is divided into two lobes: the anterior lobe, which produces and secretes hormones, and the posterior lobe, which stores and releases hormones
    • The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
    • The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland receives direct innervation from the terminals of the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei

    Hypothalamus

    • The hypothalamus is located in the diencephalon region of the brain
    • The primary function of the hypothalamus is to regulate body temperature, hunger, thirst, and other basic bodily functions

    Other

    • Acromegaly is caused by the hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults
    • Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone during childhood can cause gigantism
    • Bitemporal hemianopia is a visual defect associated with pituitary gland tumors
    • The metyrapone test is used to assess the integrity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis

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