Hypothalamus and Endocrine Regulation

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What is the function of Gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus?

  • Regulate the functions of the posterior pituitary
  • Stimulate the pituitary synthesis and release of gonadotrophins (correct)
  • Inhibit the synthesis of growth hormone
  • Activate the release of somatostatin

What type of hormones are produced by the hypothalamus?

  • Neurosecretory and regulatory hormones
  • Stimulating and suppressing hormones
  • Releasing and inhibiting hormones (correct)
  • Excitatory and inhibitory hormones

How do the hypothalamic hormones reach the pituitary gland?

  • By diffusion through brain tissue
  • Via direct neural transmission
  • Through the lymphatic system
  • Through a portal circulatory system (correct)

How is the posterior pituitary regulated?

<p>By hormones released from the hypothalamus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does somatostatin from the hypothalamus affect the pituitary gland?

<p>Inhibits the release of growth hormone from the pituitary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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