Neurons of the Supra-Optic and Paraventricular Nuclei of the Hypothalamus

question 187

Multiple Choice

Neurons of the supra-optic and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus manufacture

• A) CRF and GnRH.
• B) TSH and FSH.
• C) ADH and oxytocin.
• D) FSH and PRL.
• E) GHIH and GHRH.

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Definitions:

Lactation

The production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands of postpartum females.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also playing a significant role in behaviors like bonding and trust.

Ejection

The process of forcefully expelling something, often used in the context of the heart pumping blood or the expulsion of a substance from the body.

Oxytocin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland, involved in childbirth, bonding, and social behaviors.