What Controls Hormone Release from the Anterior Pituitary Gland

question 65

Multiple Choice

What controls hormone release from the anterior pituitary gland?

• A)Muscle contraction
• B)The peripheral nervous system
• C)Hormones released from the hypothalamus
• D)Action potentials from the thalamus
• E)Chemical changes in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

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Definitions:

Hypertrophy

An increase in the size of muscles or tissues, often as a result of exercise.

Atrophy

The reduction in size and function of a tissue or organ due to aging, disease, or lack of use.

Blood Flow

The continuous circulation of blood through the heart and vascular system, delivering nutrients and oxygen to tissues.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released by neurons that transmit signals across a synaptic gap to another neuron or to a muscle or gland cell.