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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?

    <p>Antagonists for hormone excess</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Run most feedback loops involving hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Controlling pituitary gland activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of corticotropin-releasing hormone?

    <p>Stimulates release of adrenocorticotropic hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of prolactin?

    <p>Prolactin-releasing hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of growth hormone-releasing hormone?

    <p>Stimulates release of growth hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used for ovulation induction and infertility treatment?

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

    What is the role of thyrotropin releasing hormone?

    <p>Stimulates release of thyroid stimulating hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Gonadotropin releasing hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enhance egg and sperm production in gonads</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Growth Releasing Inhibiting Hormone (Somatostatin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Induction of ovulation in women</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Human Placenta Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prevent adrenal cortex atrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Induction of ovulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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