The Hypothalamus and Its Hormones
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Q.
STH (somatotropin hormone) is also known as
TSH
LTH
ADH
GH
Q.
Which hormone plays important role in spermiogenesis?
Q.
What is the function of the hypothalamus?
Q. Source of synthesis of somatostatin is the same as that of
- thyroxine and calcitonin
- insulin and glucagon
- somatotropin and prolactin
- vasopressin and oxytocin
Q. Injury localised to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt
- Short term memory
- Coordination during locomotion
- Decision making
- Regulation of body temperature
Q. Which part of the brain is responsible for thermoregulation?
- Medulla oblongata
- Cerebrum
- Hypothalamus
- Corpus callosum
Q.
Write the names and sources of hormones regulating the following:
Secretion of growth hormone
Q.
Select the correct option statement regarding the hypothalamic hormones.
Growth hormone secretion is regulated by GHRH
Blood flows from the anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus in portal vessels.
Hypothalamic releasing hormones are synthesized and secreted by neurons
The hypothalamic releasing hormones travel through general circulation.
Q. Which of the following structures connects hypothalamus to the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
- Bands of white fibres from cerebellar region
- Dendrites of neurohypophysis
- Axons of neurohypophysis
- Hypophyseal portal system
Q. The hypothalamus communicates with the anterior pituitary with the help of
- Releasing hormones
- Second messengers
- Antibodies
- Inhibiting hormones
