BISC 104Lxg Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Posterior Pituitary, Diabetes Insipidus, Oxytocin
3 Mar 2017
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Adh (vasopressin) oxytocin are synthesized by neurons in the hypothalamus, and are stored in and released from the posterior pituitary gland. Causes kidneys to remove water from the fluid destined to become urine. A deficiency of adh results in diabetes insipidus. In females, stimulates the uterine contractions of childbirth and milk ejection from the mammary glands. In males, may facilitate sexual behavior and the transport of sperm. The positive feedback cycle by which oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth. Shield shaped structure at the front of the neck. Broad effects: regulates metabolic rate and production of heat, maintains blood pressure, promotes normal functioning of several organ systems. Too little th during fetal development or infancy. An autoimmune disorder in which antibodies mimic the action of tsh. Can result from a diet deficient in iodine, which is needed for the production of. Can be treated by iodine supplements or administration of th. Decreases the level of calcium in the blood.
