Flashcards in Hormones of the posterior pituitary gland Deck (8)
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1
Q
How many hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
A
2
2
Q
What are the hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
A
- Anti-diuretic hormone
2. Oxytocin
3
Q
What is the abbreviation of the anti-diuretic hormone?
A
ADH
4
Q
What is the location of the target cell for the anti-diuretic hormone?
A
Kidneys
5
Q
What is the function of the anti-diuretic hormone?
A
Decreases water lost in the urine by returning water to the blood
6
Q
What is the abbreviation of the oxytocin hormone?
A
OT
7
Q
What is the location of the target cell for oxytocin?
A
Uterus and mammary gland
8
Q
What is the function of oxytocin?
A
Stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejections during suckling