Chapter 10

The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids is

ACTH

Target cells of hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting hormones are located in the

Anterior pituitary

This condition develops when the posterior pituitary no longer releases adequate amounts of ADH

Diabetes insipidus

Two hormones referred to as gonadotropins are

FSH and LH

Which of the following primarily targets the gonads

Follicle stimulating hormone

The pituitary hormone that stimulates the breakdown of stored fats and the release of fatty acids into the bloods is

GH

Which statement regarding growth hormones is true

GH stimulates the breakdown of stores fats and the release of fatty acids into the blood

Hormones from the __________ which travel in the hypophyseal portal vessels alter the activity of the anterior pituitary

Hypothalamus

Where are the hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary made

Hypothalamus

The hormone oxytocin

Is involved in the milk "letdown" reflex

The pituitary hormone that promotes testosterone release in males and ovulation in females is

LH

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the human pituitary during fetal development in very young children and in pregnant women, but is not usually found in adults?

MSH

The effect of prolactin closely interacts with the hormone

Oxytocin

The posterior pituitary gland stores

Oxytocin

Another name for antidiuretic hormone is

Vasopressin

Disorders associated with thyroid hormone excess have symptoms related to

weight loss

Which of the following is released by the posterior pituitary

antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Hypothalamic signals reach the anterior pituitary through the

hypophyseal portal system

Excessive urine production which is a characteristic symptom of all forms of diabetes is known as

polyuria

Which statement is true about the pituitary

The pituitary hormones all work by activating G proteins and triggering cAMP within cells

Diabetes insipidus can be cause by

failure of the kidneys to respond to ADH