Hypothalamus and Pituitary Quiz

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What hormone inhibits Prolactin (PRL) release?

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
Growth hormone (GH)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (correct)

Which hormone stimulates thyroxine release from the thyroid gland?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (correct)
Prolactin (PRL)
Oxytocin
Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)

What hormone is NOT released from the posterior pituitary?

Vasopressin
Prolactin (PRL) (correct)
Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
Oxytocin

Which hormone stimulates growth and tissue function?

Growth hormone (GH) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)?

Stimulate glucocorticoid hormone secretion (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for increased contractions and milk expulsion?

Oxytocin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of regulation is associated with the hypothalamus?

Cardiovascular regulation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the hypothalamus?

Growth hormone production (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in the hypothalamus is responsible for sleep and wakefulness regulation?

DorsoMedial Nucleus (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which peptide hormone stimulates the release of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) from the adrenal glands?

Corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of hormone is Prolactin (PRL) inhibiting hormone (PIH)?

Dopamine (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the hypothalamus is related to thirst and fluid balance regulation?

VentroMedial (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the SupraOptic region in the hypothalamus?

Regulates water and electrolyte balance (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is controlled by the ParaVentricular region in the hypothalamus?

Corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT associated with the VentroMedial region of the hypothalamus?

Regulating cardiovascular responses (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Posterior Hypothalamic region regulate?

Body temperature (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is stimulated by the Arcuate region in the hypothalamus?

Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function associated with the SupraCHiasmatic region in the hypothalamus?

Controlling sleep-wake cycles (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone stimulates the release of thyroxine from the thyroid gland?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is NOT a peptide hormone?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of luteinizing hormone (LH)?

Regulate hormone production in the gonads (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which region in the hypothalamus is responsible for regulating water reabsorption in the kidney?

Median preoptic nucleus (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is involved in maintaining a physiological setpoint through negative feedback?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) released from the posterior pituitary?

Increase water reabsorption (D) Signup and view all the answers