Read the given passage and answer the following questions
Hypothalamus plays an important role in the release of many hormones; for example when the
level of growth hormones is low the hypothalamus releases growth hormone releasing factors,
which stimulates the pituitary gland to release growth hormones.
a. Write the position of Hypothalamus and Pituitary glands.
b. Is Hypothalamus a part of the brain or the endocrine system?
c. What is the main function of Hypothalamus?
d. How does the Hypothalamus control the growth of body?
e. Name the hormones of Pituitary gland.
Answers
Answer:
The ventromedial nucleus helps control appetite, while the arcuate nucleus is involved in releasing growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). GHRH stimulates the pituitary gland to produce growth hormone. This is responsible for the growth and development of the body.
Answer:
a. The pituitary gland is small and oval-shaped. It's located behind your nose, near the underside of your brain. It's attached to the hypothalamus by a stalklike structure. The hypothalamus is a small area of your brain
b.The hypothalamus is a part of the brain that has a vital role in controlling many bodily functions including the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.
c.The hypothalamus is a part of the brain that has a vital role in controlling many bodily functions including the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.
d.The ventromedial nucleus helps control appetite, while the arcuate nucleus is involved in releasing growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). GHRH stimulates the pituitary gland to produce growth hormone. This is responsible for the growth and development of the body.
e.The major hormones produced by the pituitary gland are:
•ACTH: Adrenocorticotrophic hormone. ...
•FSH: Follicle-stimulating hormone. ...
•LH: Luteinizing hormone. ...
•GH: Growth hormone. ...
•PRL: Prolactin. ...
•TSH: Thyroid-stimulating hormone.