The Structure That Makes Releasing and Inhibiting Hormones Which Control

question 26

Multiple Choice

The structure that makes releasing and inhibiting hormones which control anterior pituitary hormone secretion is the:

• A) anterior pituitary
• B) posterior pituitary
• C) hypothalamus
• D) adrenal gland
• E) pineal gland

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Definitions:

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that modulates sleep patterns.

Sleep Cycle

The progression through various stages of sleep, including REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM stages, typically recurring several times throughout a typical sleep period.

Jet Lag

A temporary condition resulting from air travel across time zones, characterized by fatigue, insomnia, and other symptoms due to disruption of the body's internal clock.