TAMU Biol 320 Final Review Slides Exam Questions And Answers!!

Types of Control of Hormone Release Answer Humoral, Neural , Hormonal Growth Hormone Pathway Answer Hypothalaum: GHRH & GHIH Anterior pituitary: GH Target: All body cells Gonadotropic Pathway Answer Hypothalaum: GnRH Anterior pituitary: LH & FSH Target: 1) Ovulation 2) Gonadal Hormone production Follicular maturation Sperm Production Prolactin Pathway Answer Hypothalaum: PRH & PIH Anterior pituitary: PRL Target: Mammary Glands Thyroid Hormone Pathway Answer Hypothalaum: TRH (Thyrotropin Rel. H.) Anterior pituitary: TSH (Thyroid Stim. H OR Thyrotropin) Target: Thyroid Hormone (T3 & T4) Effects of Cortisol Answer 1) Gluconeogenesis 2) Mobilization of fats from adipose 3)Proteins broken down4) Resistance to stress 5)Anti-inflammatory 6)Depresses immune function Addison's disease Answer low levels of cortisol and decreased aldosterone. low blood pressure tan weight loss dehydration Cushing's disease Answer too much cortisol Stressors Answer Any disturbances of the body (pH, toxins, emotional, trauma,...) "father of stress" Answer Hans Selye 1936