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?

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

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

    <p>Stimulate glucocorticoid hormone secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for increased contractions and milk expulsion?

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

    What type of regulation is associated with the hypothalamus?

    <p>Cardiovascular regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Growth hormone production</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>DorsoMedial Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Regulates water and electrolyte balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Regulating cardiovascular responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Posterior Hypothalamic region regulate?

    <p>Body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Controlling sleep-wake cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is NOT a peptide hormone?

    <p>Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Regulate hormone production in the gonads</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Median preoptic nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increase water reabsorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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