The hypothalamohypophysial tract carries
A. neurohormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
B. neurohormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
C. neurons from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
D. neurons from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
E. neurons from the anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary.
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Question 2) The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from the
A. anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus.
B. posterior pituitary to the hypothalamus.
C. hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
D. hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
E. anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary.
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Question 3) A function of the hypothalamohypophysial tract is to
A. move ADH from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
B. move releasing hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
C. carry action potentials to the posterior pituitary causing the release of oxytocin.
D. cause the release of insulin from the anterior pituitary.
E. form a vascular connection from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
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Question 4) The hypothalamus
A. rests in the sella turcica.
B. is also called the neurohypophysis.
C. is located inferior to the pituitary gland.
D. regulates the secretory activity of the pituitary gland.
E. is located superior to the thalamus.
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Question 5) The connecting stalk between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland is the
A. tectum.
B. cerebral peduncle.
C. hippocampus.
D. infundibulum.
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Question 6) The embryonic origin of the posterior pituitary gland is
A. epithelium from the oral cavity.
B. nervous tissue from the area of the hypothalamus.
C. an outpocket of the nasal cavity.
D. glandular tissue from the cerebrum.
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Question 7) The two functional portions of the pituitary gland are the
A. infundibulum and neurohypophysis.
B. pars nervosa and pars tuberalis.
C. neurohypophysis and adenohypophysis.
D. adenohypophysis and infundibulum.
E. infundibulum and hypothalamohypophysial portal system
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Question 8) The embryonic origin of the anterior pituitary gland is
A. epithelium from the oral cavity.
B. nervous tissue from the area of the hypothalamus.
C. an outpocket of the nasal cavity.
D. glandular tissue from the cerebrum.
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Question 9) The posterior pituitary
A. has a direct connection with neurons of the hypothalamus.
B. is controlled by releasing hormones produced in the hypothalamus.
C. produces hormones that regulate other endocrine glands.
D. stores lipotropins.
E. is not related to fluid balance in the body.
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Question 10) David has been feeling tired lately, and after having blood work completed, it shows elevated TSH, low iodine, and low thyroid hormone levels. Predict the possible cause from the choices below.
A.
David could possibly have a thyroid tumor.
B.
David may have iodine deficiency that is causing his thyroid to produce too little thyroid hormone.
C.
David could have a pituitary gland tumor.
D.
Too little information is given to determine the cause.
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