Hypothalamic Hormones

Question 1

In the hypothalamic-pituitary-endocrine system, how do hormones secreted by the target organ effect the hypothalamus and pituitary?

Answer 1

feedback inhibition, negative feedback

Question 2

What hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary?

Answer 2

-growth hormone
-TSH
-ACTH
-gonadotropins (LH and FSH)
-prolactin (PRL)

Question 3

What hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary?

Answer 3

-oxytocin
-ADH (vasopressin)