16. The Endocrine System

Which two hormones are released by the posterior pituitary gland?

Which system is primarily involved in the communication between the pituitary gland and the kidneys?

How does the hypothalamus regulate the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland?

What is the master gland that regulates other glands in the endocrine system?

Which hormones are released by the posterior pituitary gland?

What are the two hormones stored and released by the posterior pituitary gland?

Which of the following brain areas is responsible for regulating hunger and thirst?

Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary gland (neurohypophysis)?

Which hormone, released from the posterior pituitary, stimulates uterine contractions during labor?

Why is the hypothalamus considered a major coordinating and control center in the body?

In human physiology, which structure most directly links the nervous system to the endocrine system by controlling pituitary hormone release?

What is the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?

Which of the following hormones are released from the pituitary gland?

What structure connects the pituitary gland to the brain at the hypothalamus?

How does the anterior pituitary gland regulate the secretion of thyroid hormones?