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What s the role of the anterior pituitary gland as the master gland?
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What role does the Pituitary gland have in homeostasis?
when you are mentally ready, the pituitary gland signals the other parts of your body to mature. these body parts are changing, which is puberty. other than that, i believe it is a useless gland. it is just a little thing in the dead center of your brain.
What is the role of the pituitary gland in osmoregulation?
the role of the postirior petitary gland in the osmoregulation is to secreet a homone called the ANTI-DIURETIC-HOMONE [A.D.H] which helps in the reabsorvetion of water back into the body streem.
What role does the pituitary play?
when you are mentally ready, the pituitary gland signals the other parts of your body to mature. these body parts are changing, which is puberty. other than that, i believe it is a useless gland. it is just a little thing in the dead center of your brain.
Which organ is not an endocrine gland but has a role in endocrine function?
The hypothalamus is considered part of the nervous system but in reality it also produces hormones that both regulate and are released from the pituitary gland, a true endocrine gland.
What is LH?
(Science: chemical) a small glycoprotein hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary. Lh plays an important role in controlling ovulation and in controlling secretion of hormones by the ovaries and testes.chemical name: Luteinizing hormone
What Hormones are given after the removal of the anterior pituitary gland?
The anterior pituitary not only produces hormones for its own use but also produces hormones for use of other glands. The anterior pituitary is sometimes referred to as the "master gland". The Growth Hormone or Somatotropic Hormone is produced during childhood and should no longer be produced by the adult anterior pituitary. The hormones that it produces for itself are: Prolactin is produced in quantity after childbirth and stimulates development of the mammary glands. It is also involved in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Malanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) stimulates melanocytes to synthesize melanin; a dark pigment that provides skin color and absorbs ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Anterior pituitary hormones that regulate other glands: Thyriod Stimulating Hormone (TSH) which aids in the production of thyroxin in the thyroid. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) which aids in the production of cortisol in the adrenal cortex. Gonadotropic Hormones (GnRH)which aids in the production of sex hormones (follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and leutinizing hormone (LH)) in the ovaries and testes. Additionally, the anterior pituitary produces endorphin, a neuropeptide with pain suppressing capabilities. In order to answer this question, the age of the adult would play a role in the hormone supplements required and could include all or a subset of supplements for the hormones discussed above. This answer is based on research from various sites found on the internet. It is not a clinical finding by the person answering the question and is not intended to provide medical advice. A doctor should be consulted should before embarking on any supplement regime. Answered by Joe Bigley.The hormones needed by an adult whose anterior pituitary gland has been removed are growth hormone (GH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which is called interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) in the male (Applegate, 2000, 209). If the patient does not have replacement for TSH, the thyroid gland will not be stimulated to produce thyroid hormones (Hypothyroidism, 2002). Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland and affects growth, development, and cellular processes. The thyroid gland uses iodine to produce thyroid hormones, the most important ones being thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), wgrowth hormone
What hormones are secreted by the hypothalamus?
There are 7 different hormones released from the hypothalamus. They all are regulatory hormones that act on the anterior pituitary with the exception of prolactin inhibitory hormone. Most of them have a positive influence on the anterior pituitary, but there is also a negative influence on the growth hormone release.The 7 different hormones released are:GHRH (Growth hormone releasing hormone) - counteracted by another hormone released from the hypothalamus called Somatostatin, which blocks hormone release. (+)Growth hormone release inhibitory hormone - Somatostatin (-)CRH (Corticotropin releasing hormone) - acts on the adrenal glands to stimulate corticoid metabolism (+)TRH (Thyrotropin releasing hormone) - act on target cells within the pituitary gland (+)Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) - acts on target cells within the anterior pituitary to stimulate thyroid hormone production. (+)Prolactin inhibitory hormone - Dopamine(-)PRH (Prolactin releasing hormone) (+)
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the production of thyroxine and TSH?
The hypothalamus produces TSH Releasing Hormone (TRH) that signals the pituitary to tell the thyroid gland to produce more or less of T3 and T4 by either increasing or decreasing the release of a hormone called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Does the hypothalamus play an important role when learning?
No. The hypothalamus controls things like body temperature, thirst and hunger, by working with the pituitary gland. It is part of the homeostasis system, not the learning system.
What is oxytocin and what role does it play in human reproduction?
Oxytocin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. It causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor. Next time, actually do your bio homework though (;
What is the storehouse for the hormones produced by the hypothalamus of the brain?
The Posterior Lobe of Pituitary and the HypothalamusThe posterior lobe, so far as is known, does not make any of its own hormones, but serves as a storehouse for two hormones manufactured by the hypothalamus . The hypothalamus, apart from having a role in controlling the body's autonomic nervous system, also functions as an endocrine gland, secreting its own hormones, and as a connecting link between the brain's cerebral cortex and the pituitary gland. The posterior lobe of the pituitary releases the two hormones it receives from the hypothalamus, called vasopressin and oxytocin , into the bloodstream. Vasopressin plays a role in the fluid balance of the body; oxytocin is thought to pace the onset and progress of labor during childbirth.
What prize was awarded to Bernardo Albero Houssay?
Bernardo Alberto Houssay was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1947 for his discoveries concerning the role played by the pituitary gland in regulating the amount of blood sugar.
