Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when post

Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by A. hypothalamic releasing hormones. B. hormones from the anterior pituitary. C. action potentials from hypothalamic neurosecrtory cells. D. the primary capillary network. E the sympathetic nervous system. Which hormone is sometimes given to women to induce labor? A. glucagon B. prolactin C. progesterone D. oxytocin E. estrogen ADH A. is produced by cells of the anterior pituitary. B. is stored and released from the posterior pituitary. C. has the uterus as its primary target. D. travels on axons to its target tissue. E travels in the blood from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary Oxytocin is responsible for A. preventing release of insulin from the pancreas. B. preventing the formation of goiters. C. milk production by the mammary glands. D. regulating blood calcium levels. E. causing contractions of uterine smooth muscle during labor.

Solution

Answer 44: Adenohypophysis and Neurophysis

Answer 45: Anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary

Answer 46: Hypothalamic releasing hormone

Answeer 47: Oxytocin

Answer 48: Travels in the blood from hypothalamus to posterior pituitary

Answer 49: Causing contractions of uterine smooth muscles during labor