The Pituitary Gland
Description: The Pituitary Gland Quiz | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: pituitary gland endocrinology neuroendocrinology |
What is the pituitary gland often referred to as?
Where is the pituitary gland located?
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating growth in children?
What is the function of prolactin?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the thyroid gland?
What is the function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation?
What is the function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary?
What is the role of the pituitary gland in stress response?
Which pituitary hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
What is the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?
Which pituitary hormone is responsible for stimulating the production of melanin in the skin?
What is the term for a condition in which the pituitary gland produces excessive amounts of growth hormone?