Basic
What is another name for the Anterior Pituitary?
Adenohypophysis
Where are growth hormones created?
Hypothalamus
Where is the Anterior Pituitary located?
base of your brain and below the hypothalamus.
Thyrotropic Hormone or TSH stimulates what gland?
the thyroid gland
What are 2 symptoms of Dwarfism?
Younger face, Impaired hair and nail growth. Delayed puberty and tooth development. Low blood sugar.
What are one of the diseases in the slides that are tied to the Anterior Pituitary?
Acromegaly, Gigantism, Dwarfism.
What hormone aids in releasing cortisol? (stress hormone)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone or (ACTH)
What are 3 symptoms of Acromegaly
Enlarged and increased in size body parts, joint pain, carpal tunnel/spinal cord issue, headaches, sleep apnea.
What is one hormone that is produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland?
GH, PRL, TSH, FSH, LH, ACTH
Which hormone stimulates the ovaries and testes?
Luteinizing Hormone or (LH)
Which of the diseases effect children?
Gigantism
What does the Anterior Pituitary receive?
hormonal releasing and inhibitory hormones from the hypothalamus.
What hormone helps with stimulating breast milk production?
Prolactin or (PRL)
What are the 2 Hormones that are recurring in all of diseases on the slides.
GHD AND GH