Which of the following is a subdivision of the anterior pituitary? A. pars nervo
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Which of the following is a subdivision of the anterior pituitary? A. pars nervosa B. pars distalis C. pars hypothalamus D. pars infundibuli E. pars proximalis ADH is secreted in response to A. overhydration. B. increased volume of the body fluids. C. increased osmotic pressure of the body fluids. D. high blood pressure. E. increased blood volume. Which hormone is sometimes given to women to induce labor? A. glucagon B. prolactin C. progesterone D. oxytocin E estrogen Which of the following hormones is secreted by the anterior pituitary? A. ADH B. TRH C. CRH D. FSH E. oxytocin The sella turcica is the location of which gland? A. thymus B. adrenal C. pineal D. hypothalamus E. pituitary (hypophysis) Which hormone is required for ovulation and formation of the corpus luteum? A. FSH B. LH C. TSH D PRL E. PTHExplanation / Answer
36. (B) Pars distalis is the subdivision of Anterior Pituitary. Pars tuberalis is also a subdivision of Anterior Pituitary.
37. (D) ADH is released in response to High Blood pressure.
It is released in response to a decrease in blood volume, an increased concentration of sodium or other substances in plasma, pain, stress, or the action of certain drugs.
38. (D) Oxytocin is given to women to induce labor. This hormone stimulates the uterine muscles to contract and help in childbirth.
39. (D) Anterior Pituitary Gland secretes FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) Also secretes growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), luteinizing hormone (LH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
40.(E) Pituitary Gland. The sella turcica forms a bony seat for the pituitary gland.
41. (B) Luteinizing hormone causes the egg to be released from the ovary, a process called ovulation and helps in corpus luteum formation.
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