Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy and Physiology 2 > Chapter 18 > Flashcards

Chapter 18 Flashcards

1
Q

GHRH

A

growth hormones releasing hormones- is a small peptide that stimulates secretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

GHIH

A

growth hormones-inhibiting hormones- aka somatostatin-a small peptide that inhibits growth hormone secretion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

TRH

A

thyrotropin-releasing hormone is a small peptide that stimulates the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary gland.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

CRH

A

Corticotropin-releasing hormone is a peptide that stimulates the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone from the anterior pituitary gland.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

GnRH

A

gonadotropin-releasing hormone is a small peptide that stimulates the secretion of both luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

PRH and PIH

A

prolactin-releasing hormone prolactin-inhibiting hormone regulates the secretion of prolactin from the anterior pituitary gland.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Anatomy and Physiology 2 (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions