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Which part of the brain integrates functions that maintain chemical and temperature homeostasis?
Which part of the brain integrates functions that maintain chemical and temperature homeostasis?
Where are the releasing hormones synthesized in the brain?
Where are the releasing hormones synthesized in the brain?
How many releasing hormones are made in the hypothalamus?
How many releasing hormones are made in the hypothalamus?
What is the other name for the anterior pituitary gland?
What is the other name for the anterior pituitary gland?
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In what fashion does the anterior pituitary secrete tropic hormones?
In what fashion does the anterior pituitary secrete tropic hormones?
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating body growth and is important in metabolism?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating body growth and is important in metabolism?
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How are the hypothalamic releasing hormones delivered to the anterior pituitary?
How are the hypothalamic releasing hormones delivered to the anterior pituitary?
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What does Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) stimulate?
What does Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) stimulate?
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What is the primary function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?
What is the primary function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?
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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating growth & development of ovarian follicles and promoting estrogen secretion in females?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating growth & development of ovarian follicles and promoting estrogen secretion in females?
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In males, which hormone is required for sperm production?
In males, which hormone is required for sperm production?
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What does Prolactin stimulate in females?
What does Prolactin stimulate in females?
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Which hormone inhibits the release of prolactin?
Which hormone inhibits the release of prolactin?
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What effect does Growth Hormone have on plasma free fatty acids (FFA)?
What effect does Growth Hormone have on plasma free fatty acids (FFA)?
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What is the major source of Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-I)?
What is the major source of Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-I)?
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Where are the posterior pituitary hormones synthesized?
Where are the posterior pituitary hormones synthesized?
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Study Notes
Brain Function and Homeostasis
- The hypothalamus integrates functions that maintain chemical and temperature homeostasis.
Hypothalamus and Anterior Pituitary
- Releasing hormones are synthesized in the hypothalamus.
- The hypothalamus produces 9 releasing hormones.
- The anterior pituitary gland is also known as the adenohypophysis.
- The anterior pituitary secretes tropic hormones in a pulsatile manner.
Hormone Functions
- Growth hormone (GH) regulates body growth and is important in metabolism.
- Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) stimulates the thyroid gland.
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids.
- Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) stimulates growth and development of ovarian follicles and promotes estrogen secretion in females.
- In males, FSH is required for sperm production.
- Prolactin stimulates milk production in females.
- Dopamine inhibits the release of prolactin.
- Growth Hormone increases plasma free fatty acids (FFA).
Insulin-like Growth Factor I
- The major source of Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-I) is the liver.
Posterior Pituitary
- Posterior pituitary hormones are synthesized in the hypothalamus.
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Test your knowledge of the autonomic control centers and hormone release functions of the hypothalamus and pituitary. This quiz covers the synthesis and release of hormones, as well as their role in maintaining chemical and temperature homeostasis.
