Qtr 3 Function ALS quiz 2

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What are the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland?
- FSH: follicle stimulating hormone
- Ovaries and Testes
- LH: Luteinizing Hormone
- Ovaries and Testes
- Adenocorticotropin Homrone
- Adrenal cortex
- TSH: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- Thyroid gland
- Prolactin: Stimulates milk production
- Mammary glands
- GH: Growth Hormone
- Melanocyte stimulating hormone
What hormones are stored by the posterior pituitary gland?
- ADH: Stimulates resorption of water
- Increases blood pressure
- Ocytocin: Smooth muscle contraction
- of mammary glands
What are the three main functions of FSH?
- Sertoli cells
- Spermatogenesis
- Stimulate growth of ovarian follicle
What are the three main functions of LH?
- Leydig Cells : testosterone
- Ovulation
- Progesteron and Estrogen synthesis
What is the target tissue of ACTH and what is its main function?
- Adrenal Cortex
- Production of cortisol
- Increase blood sugar
Where is oxytocin synthesized?

Paraventricular Nucleus of Hypothalamus
Where is ADH synthesized?

Supraoptic nucleus of hypothalamus
What disease is the result of low ADH?

Diabetes insipidus