9 Questions
Which hormone is responsible for the contraction of the uterus and mammary glands for lactation?
Oxytocin
Which part of the hypothalamus regulates sleep?
Suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)
Which hormone from the anterior pituitary stimulates the thyroid gland to release T3 and T4?
Thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH)
Which nucleus in the hypothalamus is responsible for promoting feelings of hunger?
Lateral nucleus
Which structure in the hypothalamus relays information from the amygdala and hippocampus to the thalamus?
Mammillary bodies
Which hormone regulates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing body temperature?
ACTH
Which hormone inhibits growth hormone release from the pituitary gland?
Somatostatin
Which hormone from the posterior pituitary regulates water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
ADH
Which part of the hypothalamus is responsible for regulating satiety?
Ventromedial nucleus
Test your knowledge about the embryology, function, and hormone regulation of the hypothalamus. Learn about its role in connecting the central nervous system and the endocrine system, regulating various bodily functions, and controlling the release of hormones from the anterior and posterior pituitary glands.
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