GCU BIO202 EXAM 1 LATEST
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QUESTION 1
Three ways hypothalamus can interact with the endocrine or nervous system
-Secretes regulatory hormones (special hormones that control endocrine cells in
pituitary gland
-Acts as an endocrine organ
-Contains autonomic centers (exert direct communication control over endocrine
cells of adrenal medulla
QUESTION 2
Adenohypophysis
Anterior pituitary
QUESTION 3
Neurohypophysis
Posterior pituitary
QUESTION 4
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Releasing hormones
-stimulates synthesis and secretion of one or more hormones at anterior lobe
QUESTION 5
inhibiting hormones
-prevent synthesis and secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe
QUESTION 6
relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
-ensures regulatory factors reach intended targets before entering general
circulation intended largest cells
-Portal vessels carry hormones to anterior pituitary
-Neurons synthesize releasing hormones into capillaries of portal system
QUESTION 7
Neurosecretory cells
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Three ways hypothalamus can interact with the endocrine or nervous system
-Secretes regulatory hormones (special hormones that control endocrine cells in
pituitary gland
-Acts as an endocrine organ
-Contains autonomic centers (exert direct communication control over endocrine
cells of adrenal medulla
QUESTION 2
Adenohypophysis
Anterior pituitary
QUESTION 3
Neurohypophysis
Posterior pituitary
QUESTION 4
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, GCU BIO202 EXAM 1 LATEST
Releasing hormones
-stimulates synthesis and secretion of one or more hormones at anterior lobe
QUESTION 5
inhibiting hormones
-prevent synthesis and secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe
QUESTION 6
relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
-ensures regulatory factors reach intended targets before entering general
circulation intended largest cells
-Portal vessels carry hormones to anterior pituitary
-Neurons synthesize releasing hormones into capillaries of portal system
QUESTION 7
Neurosecretory cells
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