Hypothalamus Embryology and Function Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Lateral nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the hypothalamus relays information from the amygdala and hippocampus to the thalamus?

    <p>Mammillary bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone regulates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing body temperature?

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

    Which hormone inhibits growth hormone release from the pituitary gland?

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

    Which hormone from the posterior pituitary regulates water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?

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

    Which part of the hypothalamus is responsible for regulating satiety?

    <p>Ventromedial nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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