Endocrine 01 Word Scramble
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Another name for Pituitary Gland | Hypohysis |
Function of the Posterior Pituitary Gland | Releases and stores ADH (antidiuretic hormone) and OT (oxitocin)produced by the hypothalamus |
what is the function of oxitocin and what function does it control | OT function is to stimulate contraction and distention of the uterus and ejection of milk from breast. OT controlled uterine distention and nursing. |
What does the Anterior Pituitary secrete | secretes tropic hormones in response to secretions from hypothalamus |
which is a synthetic replacement of the OT hormone and function | Pitocin. induce labor, increases uterine tone and control hemorrhage just after giving birth. |
What is the function of ADH | ADH stimulates water reabsorption by the kidneys |
what controls the function of ADH and what does it decrease | ADH is controlled by osmotic pressure of the blood. ADH decreases urine volume and conserves body water |
Disease caused by improper levels of ADH | Diabetes insipidus |
What is Diabetes Insipidus | Excretion of large amounts of dilute urine and subsequent dehydration and thirst |
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