Pituitary Dwarfisim
Do a lot of people have Pituitary Dwarfism?
No-Only a very small amount of people are born with it.
True or False: The pituitary Gland can send signals that affect your mood
True
The hormone that causes pituitary dwarfisim
Growth Hormone
What Body System is the Pituitary Gland Part Of?
Endocrine System
Cause Of Pituitary Dwarfisim
When your body does not produce enough growth hormone
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone tells the Thyroid to ______
Produce Thyroid Hormones
Do Scientists Know Everything about the Pituitary Gland??
No
A common treatment for someone who has Pituitary Dwarfisim
What is a daily shot of a hormone called somatropin
Why might you feel sad or happy for no reason?
Because your Pituitary Gland sends signals that affect your mood
How many Major Glands does the Pituitary Gland Interact with?
Pretty Much All of them... (Major Glands)
What is a sign that a child has Pituitary Dwarfsim?
Slow height growth after a child's 3rd birthday
Younger looking face
Delayed Puberty
Do other animals have a pituitary gland too?
Yes!
What is Somatropin?
A growth hormone
The pituitary gland is below your ______
Hypothalamus
Something that a person with Pituitary Dwarfisim cannot do
Nothing specifically-unless your doctor forbids you doing certain activities due to personal reasons
How big is the pituitary gland (Centimeters, roughly)
1cm (about the size of a pea)
The hormone that helps with childbirth and also helps mothers connect with their babies
Oxytocin
BONUS QUESTION: Can you name at least 5 endocrine Glands?
Various Answeres