Asked by
sydney Reardon
on Oct 19, 2024Verified
ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is synthesized by the ________, while TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is synthesized by the ________.
A) kidney; thyroid
B) posterior pituitary; thyroid
C) hypothalamus; anterior pituitary
D) kidney; anterior pituitary
E) posterior pituitary; hypothalamus
Antidiuretic Hormone
A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing the reabsorption of water in the kidneys.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
A pituitary hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain that coordinates activities of the autonomic nervous system and the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, and thirst.
- Explain how ADH (antidiuretic hormone) functions and is regulated within the body.
- Recognize the hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland and comprehend their roles.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain how ADH (antidiuretic hormone) functions and is regulated within the body.
- Recognize the hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland and comprehend their roles.