The Major Control for Hypothalamic-Induced Release of Vasopressin from the Anterior

question 54

True/False

The major control for hypothalamic-induced release of vasopressin from the anterior pituitary is input from hypothalamic receptor cells.​

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, as well as in aspects of human behavior, such as sexual arousal, recognition, trust, anxiety, and mother-infant bonding.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in breastfeeding women and affects other bodily functions.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also known as the "love hormone" for its role in facilitating social bonding and trust.

Third Ventricle

A narrow fluid-filled cavity located in the middle of the brain, part of the ventricular system involved in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.