Term

The hypothalamus regulates the _______

Definition

anterior pituitary

Term

Steps of the Hypothalamus-Anterior Pituitary Complex?

Definition

1.) Hypothalamus secretes a releasing hormone into the anterior pituitary 2.) This then causes the anterior pituitary to release a stimulating hormone into the bloodstream 3.) This hormone stimulates the target gland to release a target gland hormone (hormone 3) into the blood that travels to a target tissue and produces an effect.

Term

Thyroxine Negative Feedback loop steps *

Definition

The thyroid gland produces T4 hormone The anterior pituitary releases a hormone called TSH. As thyroxine levels rise in the blood, thyroxine itself feeds back to the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary, which suppresses the secretion of TSH and therefore thyroxine. T4 is thyroxine**