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What hormones are made by the posterior pituitary?

The posterior pituitary gland only produces two hormones. It produces antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) and oxytocin.


Does the posterior pituitary gland respond to the gonadotropin-releasing hormone?

No, the posterior pituitary gland does not respond to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). The posterior pituitary mainly secretes oxytocin and vasopressin, which are produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary before being released into the bloodstream. GnRH primarily acts on the anterior pituitary gland to regulate the release of gonadotropins like luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).


The hormones stored in the posterior pituitary are released only when triggered by the what?

The hormones stored in the posterior pituitary gland, such as oxytocin and vasopressin, are released in response to nerve signals from the hypothalamus. These hormones are only released when specific stimuli trigger their release, such as childbirth or changes in blood osmolarity.


What organ secretes calcitonin?

Calcitonin is a 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone which is secreted in human beings primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C-cells) of the thyroid, it regulates calcium levels in the body


What are the four glands found in the brain and what are their basic functions?

The hypothalamus: Controls the autonomic nervous system, regulates homeostasis, and gives instructions to the pituitary gland through specific releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones. It also controls the functions of all the other glands, directly or indirectly, of the endocrine (hormonal) system.The anterior pituitary; Produces, stores, and secretes hormones such as prolactin (PRL), human growth hormone (hGH), melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH), thyroid stimulating hormones (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), folicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and lutenizing hormone (LH).The posterior pituitary: Only stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus such as antidiruetic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin.The pineal gland regulates the day/night body clock (circadian rhythms) by producing melatonin and releasing it at night to help you sleep.Pituitary gland.

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What gland produces the hormones?

The gland which produces the hormone Calcitonin is the Thyroid. It is secreted in response to elevated blood calcium levels but only has a minor role in controlling calcium levels in humans.


What hormones are made by the posterior pituitary?

The posterior pituitary gland only produces two hormones. It produces antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) and oxytocin.


The pineal gland produces?

The pineal gland is an endocrine gland located in the center of the brain (of vertebrate animals). It resembles a pine cone, which is the origin of its name. This gland produces serotonin and derivative melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.


Does the posterior pituitary gland respond to the gonadotropin-releasing hormone?

No, the posterior pituitary gland does not respond to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). The posterior pituitary mainly secretes oxytocin and vasopressin, which are produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary before being released into the bloodstream. GnRH primarily acts on the anterior pituitary gland to regulate the release of gonadotropins like luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).


Is the posterior pituitary gland a true endocrine gland?

Yes, the posterior pituitary gland is considered a true endocrine gland because it produces and releases hormones into the bloodstream. It stores and releases hormones such as oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone that are produced by the hypothalamus.


What part of the brain produces serotonin?

it is stored in vacuoles then released into the synapse.


Why isn't the neurohypophysis or posterior lobe of the pituitary gland a true endocrine gland?

It is only a hormone storage area that receives hormones from the hypothalamus for release. Since it does not make its own secretions (it only stores the neuroendocrine hormones made by the hypothalamus) it is not considered a true endocrine gland.


The hormones stored in the posterior pituitary are released only when triggered by the what?

The hormones stored in the posterior pituitary gland, such as oxytocin and vasopressin, are released in response to nerve signals from the hypothalamus. These hormones are only released when specific stimuli trigger their release, such as childbirth or changes in blood osmolarity.


What organ secretes calcitonin?

Calcitonin is a 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone which is secreted in human beings primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C-cells) of the thyroid, it regulates calcium levels in the body


Which gland of the body produces growth hormones?

The Pituitary Gland controls your growth and it is the size of a pea and it weighs 0.5 gand its loctated in the middle of your barin it has two lobes the exterior and anterior this gland controls your blood pressure . It regulates water and it hepls regualate water in the kidneys it controls and makes breast milk and controls childbirth causes contractions and a baby to be born. it controls your thyroid gland as well >


What are the four glands found in the brain and what are their basic functions?

The hypothalamus: Controls the autonomic nervous system, regulates homeostasis, and gives instructions to the pituitary gland through specific releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones. It also controls the functions of all the other glands, directly or indirectly, of the endocrine (hormonal) system.The anterior pituitary; Produces, stores, and secretes hormones such as prolactin (PRL), human growth hormone (hGH), melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH), thyroid stimulating hormones (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), folicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and lutenizing hormone (LH).The posterior pituitary: Only stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus such as antidiruetic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin.The pineal gland regulates the day/night body clock (circadian rhythms) by producing melatonin and releasing it at night to help you sleep.Pituitary gland.


What gland produces melatonin?

pineal gland