Which of the following hormone in male is also known as interstitial cells stimulating hormone (ICSH)?
a) thyroid stimulating hormone
b) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
c) adrencorticotropic hormone
d) follicle stimulating hormone
Prolactin is secreted by……………
a) anterior pituitary
c) intermediate pituitary
b) posterior pituitary
d) mammary gland
Explanation Prolactin causes the breasts to grow and make milk during pregnancy and after birth. Prolactin levels are normally high for pregnant women and new mothers.
Which of the following hormone cause the enlargement of mammary glands and preparation them for the production of milk during pregnancy?
a) thyroid stimulating hormone
b) Prolactin
c) adrencorticotropic hormone
d) follicle stimulating hormone
Which of the following hormone inhibits menstrual cycle in lactating women?
a) thyroid stimulating hormone
b) Prolactin
c) adrencorticotropic hormone
d) follicle stimulating hormone
In human, the thin layer between anterior and posterior pituitary is called………..
a) Median lobe
b) Intermediate lobe
c) Secondary lobe
d) both a and b
Explanation the intermediate lobe of the pituitary is composed of a homogeneous population of endocrine cells, the melanotrophs, which secrete several bioactive peptides including alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) and beta-endorphin.
Which of the following hormone is secreted by intermediate pituitary?
a) corticotropic releasing factor
b) thyrotrophin releasing factor
c) melanocyte stimulating hormone
d) gonadotropin releasing hormone
Explanation this hormone increases during pregnancy
