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Where does the hypothalamus receive its information from?
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The nervous system
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What are neurohormones?
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A chemical signal produced and released by a neuron that acts as a hormone
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How does the hypothalamus work together with the posterior pituitary gland?
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The posterior pituitary is an extension of the hypothalamus.
The hypothalamus produces neurohormones ADH and Oxytocin, which are stored in the posterior pituitary. When triggered by the hypothalamus they are released. |
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How does the hypothalamus work together with the anterior pituitary gland?
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The anterior pituitary is triggered by releasing hormones from the hypothalamus to either secrete or inhibit the production of its hormones.
The portal blood vessels is the direct connection between hypothalamus and anterior pituitary by way of capillary beds in both structures. |
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What kind of hormones located in the Anterior Pituitary gland are dependent on the Hypothalamus?
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Tropic hormones
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What kind of hormones located in the Posterior Pituitary gland are dependent on the Hypothalamus?
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Non-tropic hormones
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