16. The Endocrine System

In human physiology, what is the primary action of luteinizing hormone (LH)?

Which hormone is secreted (released) by the posterior pituitary gland?

Which part of the brain serves as the link between the endocrine and nervous systems?

Which anterior pituitary hormone directly triggers ovulation in the female reproductive cycle?

Which of the following glands is located at the base of the brain?

The pituitary gland is part of which of the following body systems?

Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus?

Why is the pituitary gland referred to as the 'master gland'?

Which hormone stimulates milk production in the breast (mammary glands)?

How does the hypothalamus control the secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary?

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?