Pituitary Pathology

Question 1

What are the 5 anterior pituitary axes?

What is the associated hormone(s)

Answer 1

1. Gonadotrophin axis - LH + FSH
2. Growth axis - GH
3. Thyroid axis - TSH
4. Adrenal axis - ACTH
5. Prolactin - Prolactin

Question 2

Which hormone is inhibited by pituitary feedback

Answer 2

Prolactin (inhibted by dopamine)

Question 3

Which 2 hormones are stored in the posterior pituitary

Answer 3

1. ADH (vasopressin)

2. Oxytocin