Question 14 (1 point) Which of the following regarding the endocrine function of the pituitary gland is true? The anterior and posterior pituitary glands are under the influence of the hypothalamus The posterior pituitary gland releases neurohormones that are synthesized in the hypothalamus The anterior pituitary gland contains endocrine cells that synthesize many hormones, including growth hormone and prolactin All of the above
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The anterior and posterior pituitary glands are under the influence of the hypothalamus: This statement is true. The hypothalamus regulates the release of hormones from both the anterior and posterior pituitary glands. Show more…
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Which of the following statements about the hypothalamus and pituitary gland is true? A. The anterior pituitary gland is an extension (a downgrowth) of the hypothalamus that contains neurosecretory neurons. B. The hypothalamus secretes releasing and release-inhibiting hormones that regulate hormone synthesis and secretion by the posterior pituitary gland. C. The anterior pituitary gland synthesizes and secretes releasing and release-inhibiting hormones that regulate hormone production and secretion by the hypothalamus. D. The hypothalamus has two lobes - an anterior lobe and a posterior lobe. E. The hypothalamus synthesizes and secretes releasing and release-inhibiting hormones that regulate hormone production and secretion by the anterior pituitary gland.
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