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What is the main function of the hypothalamus in relation to the endocrine system?
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?
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?
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?
Which therapeutic strategy involves blocking the effects of hypothalamic and pituitary hormones?
In the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis (HPA), what is the main function of this axis?
In the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis (HPA), what is the main function of this axis?
Apart from controlling behaviors like eating, drinking, sleep, and sexual behavior, what other function does the hypothalamus have?
Apart from controlling behaviors like eating, drinking, sleep, and sexual behavior, what other function does the hypothalamus have?
What is the main effect of corticotropin-releasing hormone?
What is the main effect of corticotropin-releasing hormone?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of prolactin?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of prolactin?
What is the function of growth hormone-releasing hormone?
What is the function of growth hormone-releasing hormone?
Which drug is used for ovulation induction and infertility treatment?
Which drug is used for ovulation induction and infertility treatment?
What is the role of thyrotropin releasing hormone?
What is the role of thyrotropin releasing hormone?
Which peptide is synthesized in the hypothalamus and transported to the anterior pituitary via portal circulation?
Which peptide is synthesized in the hypothalamus and transported to the anterior pituitary via portal circulation?
What is the function of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?
What is the function of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?
Which hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone (GH) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?
Which hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone (GH) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?
What is the clinical application of Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG)?
What is the clinical application of Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG)?
Which hormone is NOT a pituitary hormone but similar to pituitary gonadotropins?
Which hormone is NOT a pituitary hormone but similar to pituitary gonadotropins?
What is the main function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?
What is the main function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?
What is the mechanism of action of Human Placenta Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)?
What is the mechanism of action of Human Placenta Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)?
