Hypothalamus and Pituitary Control Centers Quiz
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Which organ integrates functions that maintain chemical and temperature homeostasis?

  • Adrenal gland
  • Pituitary gland
  • Hypothalamus (correct)
  • Thyroid gland
  • Where are the hypothalamic releasing hormones synthesized?

  • Pineal gland
  • Thyroid gland
  • Hypothalamus (correct)
  • Posterior pituitary
  • How are hypothalamic releasing hormones transported to the anterior pituitary?

  • Through the lymphatic system
  • By direct diffusion
  • Via the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system (correct)
  • Through the bloodstream
  • What influences the secretion of hypothalamic releasing hormones?

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

    Which is another name for the anterior pituitary?

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

    How are anterior pituitary hormones synthesized?

    <p>By various specific cell populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating body growth and is important in metabolism?

    <p>Growth Hormone (GH, Somatotropin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major source of Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-I)?

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

    Which hormone stimulates cortisol secretion by the adrenal cortex and promotes growth of adrenal cortex?

    <p>Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What decreases insulin sensitivity in muscle and acts as a protein anabolic hormone?

    <p>Growth Hormone (GH, Somatotropin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates breast development in females and regulates ovarian secretion of female sex hormones?

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

    Which hormone stimulates ovulation in females and stimulates cells in the testes to secrete testosterone in males?

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

    Which hormone stimulates secretion of estrogen by ovaries in females and is required for sperm production in males?

    <p>Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stimulates the release of TSH (thyrotropin) and Prolactin?

    <p>Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone inhibits the release of prolactin?

    <p>Prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Homeostasis and Hormonal Regulation

    • The hypothalamus integrates functions that maintain chemical and temperature homeostasis in the body.
    • Hypothalamic releasing hormones are synthesized in the hypothalamic neurons.

    Transportation to the Anterior Pituitary

    • Releasing hormones are transported to the anterior pituitary through the hypophyseal portal system.

    Factors Influencing Hormonal Secretion

    • Various physiological factors, including stress, light, and feeding cycles, influence the secretion of hypothalamic releasing hormones.

    Anterior Pituitary Nomenclature

    • Another name for the anterior pituitary is the adenohypophysis.

    Hormone Synthesis

    • Anterior pituitary hormones are synthesized by endocrine cells under the regulation of hypothalamic hormones.

    Growth Regulation

    • Growth hormone (GH) is primarily responsible for regulating body growth and plays a crucial role in metabolism.

    Major Source of IGF-I

    • The liver is the major source of Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-I), which mediates growth hormone effects.

    Adrenal Cortex Regulation

    • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates cortisol secretion by the adrenal cortex and promotes the growth of the adrenal cortex.

    Insulin Sensitivity and Anabolic Effects

    • Growth hormone decreases insulin sensitivity in muscle and acts as a protein anabolic hormone, enhancing protein synthesis.

    Female Hormonal Development

    • Prolactin stimulates breast development in females and regulates the secretion of female sex hormones from the ovaries.

    Ovulation and Testosterone

    • Luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates ovulation in females and prompts testosterone secretion from Leydig cells in males.

    Estrogen and Sperm Production

    • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the secretion of estrogen by the ovaries and is essential for sperm production in males.

    Regulation of TSH and Prolactin

    • Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulates the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and prolactin from the anterior pituitary.

    Prolactin Inhibition

    • Dopamine inhibits the release of prolactin, maintaining balance in lactation and reproductive hormonal functions.

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    Test your knowledge of the autonomic control centers in the brain, focusing on the integration of functions, release of hormones, and synthesis of releasing hormones in the hypothalamus. This quiz covers key concepts related to the hypothalamus and its roles in maintaining homeostasis and controlling hormone release.

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