List the Tropic Hormones Released by the Anterior Pituitary Gland

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Essay

List the tropic hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland.

Identify the locations and roles of receptors for lipid-soluble and water-soluble hormones.

Understand the concept of feedback control in hormone regulation.

Predict the effects of hormone-receptor interactions on target cells.

Describe patterns of hormone secretion and their physiological significance.

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Definitions:

Sodium Ions

Positively charged particles of sodium, essential for conducting nerve impulses and maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Synaptic Gap

The minuscule space between neurons across which neurotransmitters travel to transmit signals from one neuron to the next.

Biological Psychology

The scientific study of the links between biological (genetic, neural, hormonal) and psychological processes. Some biological psychologists call themselves behavioral neuroscientists, neuropsychologists, behavior geneticists, physiological psychologists, or biopsychologists.

Neurology

The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.