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What is the primary function of vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
What is the primary function of vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
- Stimulating growth and development of ovarian follicles
- Promoting estrogen production in females
- Regulating water reabsorption in the kidneys, thereby controlling water balance and blood pressure (correct)
- Regulating metabolism and energy production
What is the primary function of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?
What is the primary function of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?
- Promoting lactation in the mammary glands
- Stimulating the growth and development of bones and tissues
- Stimulating the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones (correct)
- Regulating pain perception and stress response
Which hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland is involved in reproductive behaviors and immune regulation?
Which hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland is involved in reproductive behaviors and immune regulation?
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
- Prolactin (PRL) (correct)
What is the primary function of oxytocin secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
What is the primary function of oxytocin secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
Which hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland regulates metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in adults?
Which hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland regulates metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in adults?
What is the primary function of luteinizing hormone (LH) secreted by the anterior pituitary gland in females?
What is the primary function of luteinizing hormone (LH) secreted by the anterior pituitary gland in females?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in relation to the anterior pituitary?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in relation to the anterior pituitary?
Which hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones?
Which hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones?
What is the primary function of the posterior pituitary?
What is the primary function of the posterior pituitary?
Which hormone is involved in pain perception and stress response?
Which hormone is involved in pain perception and stress response?
What is the function of Prolactin (PRL) in females?
What is the function of Prolactin (PRL) in females?
What is the function of the anterior pituitary in relation to the adrenal cortex?
What is the function of the anterior pituitary in relation to the adrenal cortex?
