17.7b Interactions Between the Hypothalamus and the Posterior Pituitary Gland
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What two hormones does the posterior pituitary gland produce?
Antidiuretic hormone
Oxytocin
What nucleus forms the antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Supraoptic nucleus
What nucleus produces oxytocin?
Paraventricular nucleus
What stimulation happens in posterior pituitary gland?
Nervous stimulation
How does ADH function to regulate our body?
When there is an increased blood concentration, ADH stimulates thirst (because it is in a state of dehydration)
What is the target cells for antidiuretic hormone?
Kidneys
What is the function of kidneys when stimulated by ADH?
Decrease urine output
Stimulates thirst
Constrict blood vessel
What is the feedback system of ADH?
Negative feedback
What is the function of oxytocin?
Milk ejection
Birth
What is the function of oxytocin?
Uterine contraction
Breast to eject milk
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