QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is produced by the ANTERIOR pituitary and is released throughout life. Its release is stimulated by hypoglycaemia, exercise and sleep.
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d
Growth hormone (GH)
QuestionChoice
This is produced by the ANTERIOR pituitary and acts on the adrenal gland to release glucocorticoids and weak androgens.
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c
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
QuestionChoice
This is produced by the ANTERIOR pituitary and stimulates the release of T4 from the thyroid. This usually controls metabolism.
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b
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
QuestionChoice
This is produced by the ANTERIOR pituitary. In males, FSH/LH promotes the production of sperm and testosterone. In females, FSH/LH promotes the production of oestrogens, stimulation, maturation and release of egg follicles.
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e
LH/FSH (Luteinising hormone/ Follicle stimulating hormone)
QuestionChoice
This is released by the posterior pituitary to determine the rate of free water excretion. If there is more ADH released there will be increased water retention and decreased urine output.
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a
Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
Concept
Chapter
2693
3960
Hormones of the posterior pituitary gland
Topic
167
Endocrine physiology
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Which of the following is a hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland?
a