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Physiology II > Exam #2: Hypothalamic to Pituitary > Flashcards

Exam #2: Hypothalamic to Pituitary Flashcards

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What is the action of the pituitary if GHRH is secreted from the hypothalamus?

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Secrete GH

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What is secreted from the hypothalamus that leads to GH secretion?

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GHRH

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What is the action of the pituitary if TRH is secreted from the hypothalamus (think thyroid)?

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Secrete TSH

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What is secreted from the hypothalamus that leads to TSH secretion?

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TRH

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What is the action of the pituitary if Somatostatin is secreted from the hypothalamus (2)?

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  • Inhibit GH

- Inhibit TSH

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What is the action of the pituitary if TRH is secreted from the hypothalamus (think reproductive)?

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Secrete Prolactin

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What is secreted from the hypothalamus that leads to Prolactin secretion (2)?

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  • TRH

- PRF

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What is the action of the pituitary if GnRH is secreted from the hypothalamus (2)?

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  • Secrete LH

- Secrete FSH

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What is secreted from the hypothalamus that leads to LH/FSH secretion?

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GnRH

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What is the action of the pituitary if CRH is secreted from the hypothalamus?

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Secrete ACTH

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What is secreted from the hypothalamus that leads to ACTH secretion?

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CRH

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What is the action of the pituitary if PRF is secreted from the hypothalamus?

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Secrete Prolactin

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What is the action of the pituitary if Dopamine is secreted from the hypothalamus?

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Inhibit Prolactin

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