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What is secreted by the neurosecretory cells in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
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∙ 11y ago
The posterior pituitary has neurosecretory tissue. It is activated by impulses from the hypothalamus and release hormones such as oxytocin and ADH.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoADH and Oxytocin are two hormones that are secreted by nerve fibers in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. ADH encourages water retention in the body and oxytocin encourages uterine contractions during childbirth and also functions to release milk from the mammary glands.
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∙ 11y agoThe two hormones produced by the posterior pituitary gland are oxytocin and vasopressin. Oxytocin is releasrd in response to nervous stimulation of the hypothalamus. Vasopressin is released when there is a fall in blood volume.
the question asked what does it release not produce. the function of the posterior pituitary is to release oxytocin and ADH, not produce them.
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∙ 13y agoVasopressin and oxytocin
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Do neurosecretory cells transport Oxytocin and Anti diuretic hormone to the anterior pituitary gland for storage?
No. They transport the both Oxytocin and Anti diuretic hormone to the Posterior Pituitary gland for storage.
What is the function of the posterior pituitary gland?
The posterior pituitary is made up of axons belonging to cells called neurosecretory cells, whose cell bodies are in the hypothalamus. When these cell bodies are stimulated, the axons in the posterior pituitary releases their hormones into the blood stream. In a way, the posterior pituitary is an extension of the hypothalamus.
What organ contains target cells for oxytocin?
Oxytocin is released by posterior pitutory.It is produced by hypothalamus.
What anterior pituitary hormone stimulates growth?
Hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary are trophic hormones and tropic hormones. Trophic hormones directly affect growth on the tissue it is stimulating. The cells are glandular not nervous as in the posterior pituitary gland. The posterior acts indirectly.
What gland releases posterior pituitary?
The posterior pituitary consists mainly of neuronal projections (axons) extending from thesupraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus. These axons release peptide hormones into the capillaries of the hypophyseal circulation. In addition to axons, the posterior pituitaryalso contains pituicytes, specialized glial cells resembling astrocytes.Classification of the posterior pituitary varies, but most sources include the three regions below:Pars nervosaAlso called the neural lobe or posterior lobe, this region constitutes the majority of the posterior pituitary, and is sometimes (incorrectly) considered synonymous with it. Notable features include Herring bodies and pituicytes.[2]Infundibular stalkAlso known as the infundibulum or pituitary stalk, the infundibular stalk bridges the hypothalamic and hypophyseal systems.Median eminenceThis is only occasionally included as part of the posterior pituitary. Other sources specifically exclude it from the pituitary.[3]A few sources include the pars intermedia as part of the posterior lobe, but this is a minority view. It is based upon the gross anatomical separation of the posterior and anterior pituitary along the cystic remnants of Rathke's pouch, causing the pars intermedia to remain attached to the neurohypophysis.
Do neurosecretory cells transport Oxytocin and Anti diuretic hormone to the anterior pituitary gland for storage?
No. They transport the both Oxytocin and Anti diuretic hormone to the Posterior Pituitary gland for storage.
What is the function of the posterior pituitary gland?
The posterior pituitary is made up of axons belonging to cells called neurosecretory cells, whose cell bodies are in the hypothalamus. When these cell bodies are stimulated, the axons in the posterior pituitary releases their hormones into the blood stream. In a way, the posterior pituitary is an extension of the hypothalamus.
What is a neurohormone?
A neurohormone is a hormone that is secreted and circulated by neurosecretory cells into the blood. It stimulates neural mechanisms when activated by neural stimuli.
What organ contains target cells for oxytocin?
Oxytocin is released by posterior pitutory.It is produced by hypothalamus.
Where is TSH found?
Thyroid secretion hormone is secreted by the thyrotrope cells in d anterior pituitary gland
Where are the target cells for follicle-stimulating hormone?
Hello Both are produced in the anterior pituitary gland as well as PRL, ACTH, TSH and GH. Oxitocin and ADH are SECRETED from the posterior pituitary and produced in the hypothalamus
Which hormone causes the cells in bones and muscles to lengthen?
It is the growth hormone. It is secreted by anterior pituitary.
Where is thyrptropin-releasing hormones effectors?
Thyrotropin, or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), is secreted by pituitary cells.
What is a gonadotrophin?
A gonadotrophin is any of a group of protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates.
What is gonadotrophin?
A gonadotrophin is any of a group of protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates.
What anterior pituitary hormone stimulates growth?
Hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary are trophic hormones and tropic hormones. Trophic hormones directly affect growth on the tissue it is stimulating. The cells are glandular not nervous as in the posterior pituitary gland. The posterior acts indirectly.
What gland releases posterior pituitary?
The posterior pituitary consists mainly of neuronal projections (axons) extending from thesupraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus. These axons release peptide hormones into the capillaries of the hypophyseal circulation. In addition to axons, the posterior pituitaryalso contains pituicytes, specialized glial cells resembling astrocytes.Classification of the posterior pituitary varies, but most sources include the three regions below:Pars nervosaAlso called the neural lobe or posterior lobe, this region constitutes the majority of the posterior pituitary, and is sometimes (incorrectly) considered synonymous with it. Notable features include Herring bodies and pituicytes.[2]Infundibular stalkAlso known as the infundibulum or pituitary stalk, the infundibular stalk bridges the hypothalamic and hypophyseal systems.Median eminenceThis is only occasionally included as part of the posterior pituitary. Other sources specifically exclude it from the pituitary.[3]A few sources include the pars intermedia as part of the posterior lobe, but this is a minority view. It is based upon the gross anatomical separation of the posterior and anterior pituitary along the cystic remnants of Rathke's pouch, causing the pars intermedia to remain attached to the neurohypophysis.
