🧠 Hypothalamus & Pituitary

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What is the master control center of the endocrine system?

The hypothalamus

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Name two hypothalamic inhibiting hormones.

: PIH (Prolactin-inhibiting hormone), GHIH (Somatostatin).

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What are the two parts of the pituitary gland

Anterior (adenohypophysis) and Posterior (neurohypophysis).

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Name the 6 anterior pituitary hormones.

hGH, TSH, ACTH, PRL, FSH, LH.

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What does ADH do?

Promotes water retention and increases blood pressure.

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What does oxytocin do?

Stimulates uterine contractions and milk letdown.