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Which hormone is responsible for the contraction of the uterus and mammary glands for lactation?
Which hormone is responsible for the contraction of the uterus and mammary glands for lactation?
- Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
- Thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH)
- Oxytocin (correct)
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Which part of the hypothalamus regulates sleep?
Which part of the hypothalamus regulates sleep?
- Paraventricular nucleus
- Supraoptic nucleus
- Suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) (correct)
- Lateral nucleus
Which hormone from the anterior pituitary stimulates the thyroid gland to release T3 and T4?
Which hormone from the anterior pituitary stimulates the thyroid gland to release T3 and T4?
- Growth hormone (GH)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH) (correct)
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Which nucleus in the hypothalamus is responsible for promoting feelings of hunger?
Which nucleus in the hypothalamus is responsible for promoting feelings of hunger?
Which structure in the hypothalamus relays information from the amygdala and hippocampus to the thalamus?
Which structure in the hypothalamus relays information from the amygdala and hippocampus to the thalamus?
Which hormone regulates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing body temperature?
Which hormone regulates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing body temperature?
Which hormone inhibits growth hormone release from the pituitary gland?
Which hormone inhibits growth hormone release from the pituitary gland?
Which hormone from the posterior pituitary regulates water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
Which hormone from the posterior pituitary regulates water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
Which part of the hypothalamus is responsible for regulating satiety?
Which part of the hypothalamus is responsible for regulating satiety?
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