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Which part of the pituitary gland is composed of regular endocrine tissue?
Which part of the pituitary gland is composed of regular endocrine tissue?
What hormone released by the anterior pituitary promotes bodily growth of bone, muscle, and other tissues?
What hormone released by the anterior pituitary promotes bodily growth of bone, muscle, and other tissues?
Which hormone released by the anterior pituitary stimulates the development of testes and sperm production in males?
Which hormone released by the anterior pituitary stimulates the development of testes and sperm production in males?
What is the function of the posterior pituitary hormone oxytocin?
What is the function of the posterior pituitary hormone oxytocin?
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Which hormone released by the posterior pituitary prevents the formation of a large volume of urine?
Which hormone released by the posterior pituitary prevents the formation of a large volume of urine?
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What hormone released by the anterior pituitary causes secretion of adrenal gland hormones?
What hormone released by the anterior pituitary causes secretion of adrenal gland hormones?
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Which part of the pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus by the infundibulum?
Which part of the pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus by the infundibulum?
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Which hormone released by the anterior pituitary promotes breast development and initiates milk secretion in pregnant women?
Which hormone released by the anterior pituitary promotes breast development and initiates milk secretion in pregnant women?
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What is the function of the posterior pituitary hormone antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
What is the function of the posterior pituitary hormone antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
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What hormone released by the anterior pituitary causes secretion of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland?
What hormone released by the anterior pituitary causes secretion of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland?
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Study Notes
Pituitary Gland Structure
- The anterior pituitary gland is composed of regular endocrine tissue
Hormones Released by the Anterior Pituitary
- Growth hormone promotes bodily growth of bone, muscle, and other tissues
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the development of testes and sperm production in males
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) causes secretion of adrenal gland hormones
- Prolactin promotes breast development and initiates milk secretion in pregnant women
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) causes secretion of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland
Hormones Released by the Posterior Pituitary
- Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk letdown during lactation
- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) prevents the formation of a large volume of urine
Pituitary Gland Connection
- The posterior pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus by the infundibulum
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Test your knowledge about the pituitary gland and its functions with this informative quiz. Learn about the different parts of the gland and their roles in regulating various bodily functions.
