03:51Anterior v Posterior Pituitary Gland - PLUS Anterior Pituitary Hormones Mnemonic (FLAT PEG)Rhesus Medicine595views
08:19Oxytocin and vasopressin/ADH (Posterior Pituitary Hormones) PhysiologyArmando Hasudungan259views
Multiple ChoiceThe following hormones are all produced by the pituitary gland. Which hormone is NOT released by the anterior pituitary?281views8rank
Multiple ChoiceWhat is the primary function of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system in hormone transport?271views5rank
Multiple ChoiceThe anterior pituitary is known as the 'master endocrine gland' because it controls the hypothalamus.1637views2rank
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following stimulate(s) most body cells to increase in size and divide?743views2rank
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following homeostatic imbalances results from hyposecretion of growth hormone?874views
Multiple ChoiceThe hypophyseal portal system transports releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus to the __________.1286views
Multiple ChoiceHypersecretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) can occur in all of the following situations EXCEPT __________.1055views
Multiple ChoiceAs blood levels of __________ rise, the expulsive contractions of labor gain momentum and finally end in birth.822views1rank
Textbook QuestionDescribe the events that occur during nerve impulse transmission at a typical cholinergic synapse.192views
Textbook QuestionA possible side effect of a drug used to open the airways of someone suffering from an asthma attack is (a) decreased activity of the digestive system, (b) diarrhea, (c) profuse urination, (d) increased blood pressure, (e) decreased heart rate.168views
Textbook QuestionNicotine stimulates cholinergic receptors of the ANS. Based on this information, how would cigarette smoking affect the cardiovascular system?184views
Textbook QuestionPhil is stung on his cheek by a wasp. Because Phil is allergic to wasp venom, his throat begins to swell and his respiratory passages constrict. Would acetylcholine or epinephrine be more helpful in relieving his condition? Why?201views
Textbook QuestionWhile studying the activity of smooth muscle in blood vessels, Shelly discovers that, when applied to a muscle plasma membrane, a molecule chemically similar to a neurotransmitter triggers an increase in intracellular calcium ions. Which neurotransmitter is the molecule mimicking, and to which receptors is it binding?180views
Textbook QuestionWhich of the following hormones is/are produced by the posterior pituitary?a. Antidiuretic hormoneb. Oxytocinc. Both a and bd. Neither a nor b159views
Textbook QuestionFill in the blanks: Hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting hormones are released into the_____system and affect secretion from the_____gland.173views
Textbook QuestionThe thyroid gland consists of:a. follicle cells that secrete calcitonin.b. spherical thyroid follicles that contain iodine-containing colloid.c. parafollicular cells that produce thyroid hormones.d. spherical thyroid follicles that surround parathyroid hormone–secreting cells.179views
Textbook QuestionWhich of the following is not an effect of thyroid hormones?a. Regulation of the metabolic rateb. Promotion of growth and developmentc. Thermoregulationd. Synergism with the parasympathetic nervous system282views
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.c. Thyroid hormones are produced by follicle cells.179views
Textbook QuestionFill in the blanks: The outer part of the adrenal gland is the______, which secretes______. The inner part of the adrenal gland is the_____ , which secretes _______.176views
Textbook QuestionDescribe the components of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis, and explain how it regulates secretion from the adrenal gland.175views
Textbook QuestionWhich of the following statements about the adrenal medulla is false?a. Secretion from the adrenal medulla is triggered by ACTH and the sympathetic nervous system.b. The adrenal medulla consists of glandular epithelial cells.c. The adrenal medulla is a modified postsynaptic sympathetic ganglion.d. The products of the adrenal medulla prolong the effects of the sympathetic response.184views
Textbook QuestionA patient has a brain tumor that necessitates removal of his pituitary gland. Will its removal affect production of ADH and oxytocin? Explain.189views
Textbook QuestionMs. Reczkiewicz has her thyroid gland removed to treat hyperthyroidism. Her condition is stable after surgery, but one day later she develops symptoms of severe hypocalcemia. What has happened? How would you correct this problem?192views
Textbook QuestionKyle, a 5-year-old boy, has been growing by leaps and bounds; his height is 100% above normal for his age. He has been complaining of headaches and vision problems. A CT scan reveals a large pituitary tumor. (a) Which hormone is being secreted in excess? (b) What condition will Kyle exhibit if corrective measures are not taken? (c) What is the probable cause of his headaches and visual problems?143views
Textbook QuestionThe posterior pituitary is not really an endocrine gland. Why not? What is it?140views
Textbook QuestionThe anterior pituitary is often referred to as the master endocrine organ, but it, too, has a 'master.' What controls the release of anterior pituitary hormones?128views
Textbook QuestionDescribe the importance of the hypothalamus in controlling the autonomic nervous system.158views
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