Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland — Flashcards

Amine hormones include _____ hormones and catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine)

The cell bodies of _____-secreting neurons (from the posterior pituitary) originate primarily in the paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus

The _____ cell system is also called the diffuse neuroendocrine system.

Functional pituitary adenoma is less commonly from adenoma of _____ and corticotrophs (ACTH)

Growth hormone secreting pituitary adenoma causes _____ (adults) or gigantism (children)

_____ and oxytocin are homologous nonapeptides (9 AA)

Cortisol causes a(n) _____ in growth hormone secretion

Which vasopressin receptor mediates increased secretion of ACTH from the corticotrophs of anterior pituitary?_____

Calcitriol _____ Ca2+ and phosphate release into the bloodstream by stimulating osteoblasts to activate osteoclasts

Prolactin deficiency occurs with destruction of the _____ and results in the failure to lactate (females)