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