Biology--Lecture10

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  1. Of the nine hormones that the hypothalamus synthesizes, seven are released in the hypophyseal portal system to command the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary and two are released in the systemic circulation from the posterior pituitary. What
  2. What is the main link between the nervous and the endocrine system?
  3. Which one of these hypothalamic hormones is NOT matched correctly with its function?
  4. The hypothalamus controls the secretion of hormones, but what makes the hypothalamus trigger the secretion of releasing or inhibiting hormones?
  5. Which hormone stimulates the secretion of cortisol by the adrenal cortex?
  6. Which statement is TRUE?
  7. Which hypothalamic hormone stimulates the secretion of human growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone and prolactin by the anterior pituitary?
  8. Which hypothalamic hormone stimulates the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH) by the anterior pituitary?
  9. Which hypothalamic hormone triggers the formation of aquaporins in the collecting duct, which enables osmosis and reabsorption of water by blood?
  10. True or False: The prolonged exposure to cortisol, epinepherine/norepinepherine, and other hormones can be harmful for your muscles and other body systems.

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