Hypothalamic-pituitary axis — Flashcards
Which anterior pituitary hormones are acidophilic on histological preparation?_____
At high concentrations, cortisol can bind to _____ receptors
The synthesis of growth hormone is stimulated by _____, its hypothalamic-releasing hormone
The connections between the hypothalamus and _____ pituitary are both neural and endocrine
Which type of diabetes insipidus is characterized by a lack of response to the ADH secreted by the posterior pituitary?_____
Which type of diabetes insipidus is characterized by an inability of the posterior pituitary to secrete ADH?_____
Prolactin secretion is stimulated via _____ from the hypothalamus
What is the effect of the FGF gene?
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Hypothalamic-pituitary axis Flashcards for USMLE
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