interactions between the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary gland

Question 1

the posterior pituitary is a storage and release site for what hormones

Answer 1

antidiuretic hormone ADH and oxytocin OT

Question 2

what are hormones made in the hypothalamus made by

Answer 2

neurosecretory cells

Question 3

how are hormones made in the hypothalamus packed in

Answer 3

secretory vesicles

Question 4

what are hormones made in hypothalamus transported by

Answer 4

fast axonal transport

Question 5

what is another name for antidiuretic hormone

Answer 5

vasopressin

Question 6

where is antidiuretic hormone made in

Answer 6

supraoptic nucleus

Question 7

where are hormones made in the hypothalamus released from

Answer 7

synaptic knob into blood when neurons fire impulses

Question 8

what are the functions of antidiuretic hormone

Answer 8

decrease urine production

stimulate thirst

constrict blood vessels

Question 9

what is oxytocin made in

Answer 9

paraventricular nucleus

Question 10

what are the functions of oxytocin

Answer 10

uterine contraction

milk ejection

emotional bonding