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Which hormone is primarily regulated by osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus?
Which hormone is primarily regulated by osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus?
- Oxytocin
- Luteinizing hormone
- Prolactin
- Anti-diuretic hormone (correct)
What is the primary function of the hormone oxytocin?
What is the primary function of the hormone oxytocin?
- Stimulation of milk letdown (correct)
- Regulation of blood pressure
- Promotion of water retention
- Regulation of growth hormone
Which cell type is responsible for the secretion of prolactin?
Which cell type is responsible for the secretion of prolactin?
- Corticotrope
- Lactotrope (correct)
- Somatotrope
- Gonadotrope
Which embryological structure gives rise to the anterior pituitary?
Which embryological structure gives rise to the anterior pituitary?
In the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, which nuclei primarily secrete oxytocin?
In the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, which nuclei primarily secrete oxytocin?
ADH acts primarily to regulate which physiological process?
ADH acts primarily to regulate which physiological process?
Which hormone's secretion is characterized by a response to decreased osmolarity?
Which hormone's secretion is characterized by a response to decreased osmolarity?
What is a common complication associated with hypopituitarism?
What is a common complication associated with hypopituitarism?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a craniopharyngioma?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a craniopharyngioma?
Which structure forms the posterior pituitary?
Which structure forms the posterior pituitary?
What is stimulated when osmoreceptors detect a decrease in osmolarity?
What is stimulated when osmoreceptors detect a decrease in osmolarity?
How does blood pressure affect the release of ADH?
How does blood pressure affect the release of ADH?
What is the primary hormone secreted by magnocellular neurons in the posterior pituitary?
What is the primary hormone secreted by magnocellular neurons in the posterior pituitary?
What primarily inhibits oxytocin secretion during most of the pregnancy?
What primarily inhibits oxytocin secretion during most of the pregnancy?
Which hormone’s levels decline soon before the inhibition on oxytocin secretion is lifted?
Which hormone’s levels decline soon before the inhibition on oxytocin secretion is lifted?
Which anatomical structure connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland?
Which anatomical structure connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland?
What is a primary function of ADH (Vasopressin)?
What is a primary function of ADH (Vasopressin)?
What happens to the secretion of ADH when there is a 1% increase in osmolarity?
What happens to the secretion of ADH when there is a 1% increase in osmolarity?
Which receptor activation leads to vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure as a result of ADH?
Which receptor activation leads to vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure as a result of ADH?
What is the role of the hypophyseal portal system?
What is the role of the hypophyseal portal system?
What type of endocrine tissue makes up the anterior pituitary?
What type of endocrine tissue makes up the anterior pituitary?
Which of the following is the most powerful stimulator of ADH release?
Which of the following is the most powerful stimulator of ADH release?
What symptom is most likely caused by a pituitary tumor affecting the optic nerves?
What symptom is most likely caused by a pituitary tumor affecting the optic nerves?
What could potentially inhibit oxytocin secretion during pregnancy?
What could potentially inhibit oxytocin secretion during pregnancy?
Which nuclei project axons into the posterior pituitary?
Which nuclei project axons into the posterior pituitary?
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with high levels of prolactin (PRL) due to lactotroph adenomas?
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with high levels of prolactin (PRL) due to lactotroph adenomas?
How do osmoreceptors contribute to ADH regulation?
How do osmoreceptors contribute to ADH regulation?
How does the activation of V2 receptors affect urine composition?
How does the activation of V2 receptors affect urine composition?
What is the expected urine output in a patient suffering from diabetes insipidus?
What is the expected urine output in a patient suffering from diabetes insipidus?
Which symptom is NOT typically explained by an imbalance in pituitary hormone secretion?
Which symptom is NOT typically explained by an imbalance in pituitary hormone secretion?
Excessive release of ADH can lead to which condition?
Excessive release of ADH can lead to which condition?
What is a potential consequence of high levels of PRL in men?
What is a potential consequence of high levels of PRL in men?
What is the primary cause of chronic thirst and diluted urine in diabetes insipidus?
What is the primary cause of chronic thirst and diluted urine in diabetes insipidus?
Which cranial nerves are likely affected if the cavernous sinus is impacted by a tumor?
Which cranial nerves are likely affected if the cavernous sinus is impacted by a tumor?
What primary function does oxytocin serve during childbirth?
What primary function does oxytocin serve during childbirth?
How is the secretion of oxytocin uniquely regulated compared to most other pituitary hormones?
How is the secretion of oxytocin uniquely regulated compared to most other pituitary hormones?
Which mechanism is primarily involved in the contraction of smooth muscle stimulated by oxytocin?
Which mechanism is primarily involved in the contraction of smooth muscle stimulated by oxytocin?
Why does oxytocin not exert its effect on uterine tissue until later stages of pregnancy?
Why does oxytocin not exert its effect on uterine tissue until later stages of pregnancy?
What physiological impact does oxytocin have during chest feeding?
What physiological impact does oxytocin have during chest feeding?
