Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Quiz

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What is the main function of the hypothalamus in relation to the endocrine system?

Control the autonomic nervous system (correct)

Regulate the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain

Directly produce and secrete hormones

Stimulate the release of growth hormone

Which gland serves as a bridge between the central nervous system and the endocrine system?

Thyroid gland

Hypothalamus (correct)

Adrenal gland

Pancreas

What is a unique feature of the hypothalamus in terms of receiving signals?

It does not receive any signals

It can receive both neural and hormonal signals (correct)

It can only receive hormonal signals

It only receives neural signals

Which therapeutic strategy involves blocking the effects of hypothalamic and pituitary hormones?

Antagonists for hormone excess Signup and view all the answers

In the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis (HPA), what is the main function of this axis?

Run most feedback loops involving hormones Signup and view all the answers

Apart from controlling behaviors like eating, drinking, sleep, and sexual behavior, what other function does the hypothalamus have?

Controlling pituitary gland activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of corticotropin-releasing hormone?

Stimulates release of adrenocorticotropic hormone Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of prolactin?

Prolactin-releasing hormone Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of growth hormone-releasing hormone?

Stimulates release of growth hormone Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is used for ovulation induction and infertility treatment?

Gonadorelin Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of thyrotropin releasing hormone?

Stimulates release of thyroid stimulating hormone Signup and view all the answers

Which peptide is synthesized in the hypothalamus and transported to the anterior pituitary via portal circulation?

Gonadotropin releasing hormone Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?

Enhance egg and sperm production in gonads Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone (GH) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?

Growth Releasing Inhibiting Hormone (Somatostatin) Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical application of Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG)?

Induction of ovulation in women Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is NOT a pituitary hormone but similar to pituitary gonadotropins?

Human Placenta Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?

Prevent adrenal cortex atrophy Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Human Placenta Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)?

Induction of ovulation Signup and view all the answers