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What is the function of oxytocin (OT) released by the posterior pituitary?
What is the function of oxytocin (OT) released by the posterior pituitary?
- Stimulates bone growth
- Regulates blood pressure
- Increases heart rate
- Promotes uterine contractions (correct)
How do neurohormones differ from neurotransmitters?
How do neurohormones differ from neurotransmitters?
- Neurohormones are faster in their signaling compared to neurotransmitters.
- Neurohormones are released into the bloodstream and act on distant target cells. (correct)
- Neurohormones are only released by endocrine glands.
- Neurohormones are involved in muscle contractions.
Which of the following is a function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) released by the posterior pituitary?
Which of the following is a function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) released by the posterior pituitary?
- Promotes fluid retention by the kidneys (correct)
- Regulates body temperature
- Increases urine production
- Stimulates appetite
What characterizes the release of neurohormones from the posterior pituitary?
What characterizes the release of neurohormones from the posterior pituitary?
How do hormones of the posterior pituitary influence the body?
How do hormones of the posterior pituitary influence the body?
What is the hormone associated with conditions like ASD, depression, anxiety, and stress?
What is the hormone associated with conditions like ASD, depression, anxiety, and stress?
Which hormone initiates let-down and milk ejection in breastfeeding individuals?
Which hormone initiates let-down and milk ejection in breastfeeding individuals?
What is the role of ADH (Vasopressin) in response to heart failure?
What is the role of ADH (Vasopressin) in response to heart failure?
When does Oxytocin release increase in the body?
When does Oxytocin release increase in the body?
Which hormone is released in response to severe blood loss or dehydration to increase water retention?
Which hormone is released in response to severe blood loss or dehydration to increase water retention?
What is the primary function of hormones in the endocrine system?
What is the primary function of hormones in the endocrine system?
Which of the following is not an origin of hormones?
Which of the following is not an origin of hormones?
How do some nerves interact with the endocrine system?
How do some nerves interact with the endocrine system?
What characterizes neurohormones?
What characterizes neurohormones?
Which of the following is an accurate description of neurotransmitters?
Which of the following is an accurate description of neurotransmitters?
How do neurons interact with hormones in the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system?
How do neurons interact with hormones in the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system?
What hormone is responsible for modulating growth and development?
What hormone is responsible for modulating growth and development?
Which hormone is stimulated by sex hormones and deep sleep?
Which hormone is stimulated by sex hormones and deep sleep?
What hormone is responsible for stimulating the thyroid gland?
What hormone is responsible for stimulating the thyroid gland?
What hormone has anabolic effects on the body?
What hormone has anabolic effects on the body?
Why might bodybuilders take synthetic growth hormone right before bed or early in the morning?
Why might bodybuilders take synthetic growth hormone right before bed or early in the morning?
What is a reason why anabolic steroids/GH can be harmful according to the text?
What is a reason why anabolic steroids/GH can be harmful according to the text?
