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This is the function of the pineal gland. Melatonin is a hormone related to serotonin and is implicated in the modulation of sleep-wake cycles.
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c
Modulation of sleep-wake cycles through the production of melatonin
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Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone are secreted by the gonadotrophin cells of the anterior pituitary gland.
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e
Secretion of sex hormones follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone
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This is the function of the parvocellular neurosecretory cells of the medial hypothalamus. Their axons project to the median eminence, where they release hormones into the hypothalamic-pituitary-portal blood vessels.
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d
Production and secretion of thyrotropin-releasing hormone, corticotrophin-releasing hormone and neurotensin
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The magnocellular neurons of the paraventricular nucleus secrete oxytocin and vasopressin, projecting into the posterior pituitary gland.
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a
Projection of neurons to the posterior pituitary gland and secretion of oxytocin and vasopressin
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The corticotrophic cells of the anterior pituitary gland produce and secrete an adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) in response to corticotrophin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus. ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.
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b
Production and secretion of adrenocorticotrophic hormone
Concept
Chapter
2693
3897
Hormones of the anterior pituitary gland
Topic
167
Endocrine physiology
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Which statement best describes the function of the paraventricular nucleus?
a