The posterior pituitary gland is not a ‘true’ endocrine gland because
it secretes enzymes
it is provided with a duct
it only stores and releases hormones
it is under the regulation of hypothalamus
Related Questions
Low secretion of GH results in children
Dwarfism
Cretinism
Gigantism
Tetany
Synthesis and release of FSH from anterior pituitary is inhibited by all except
Inhibin from sertoli cells
Estrogen and progesterone
Inhibin from granulosa cells
Relaxin from developing follicles
Vasopressin stimulates reabsorption of water and reduction of urine secretion. Hence, vasopressin is otherwise called
Sinovial fluid
Neurotransmitter
Antidiuretic hormone
Growth regulating substance
The epiphyseal plates are crucial for bone lengthening during growth. What happens to these plates in adulthood that prevents further height increase, even with high Growth Hormone levels?
They close and ossify
They become more active
They start producing different hormones
They become resistant to GH
Storing and release of vasopressin and oxytocin is done by
Adenohypophysis
Neurohypophysis
Hypothalamus
Thyroid
The posterior pituitary gland is not a ‘true’ endocrine gland because
it secretes enzymes
it is provided with a duct
it only stores and releases hormones
it is under the regulation of hypothalamus
Consider the following statements w.r.t. endocrine system and choose the correct option.
a. A is released from hypothalamus, which inhibits the release of growth hormone from pituitary gland.
b. Pars intermedia secretes only one hormone called B.
a-GnRH,b-FSH
a-Somatostatin,b-MSH
a-GnRH,b-LH
a-Somatotrophin b-MSH
Sella turcica protects our
Liver
Thyroid
Adrenals
Pituitary
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for storing and releasing oxytocin and vasopressin?
Anterior pituitary
Intermediate lobe
Posterior pituitary
Hypothalamus
