What does the pituitary gland store and release?The anterior pituitary receives signalling molecules from the hypothalamus, and in response, synthesizes and secretes seven hormones. The posterior pituitary does not produce any hormones of its own; instead, it stores and secretes two hormones made in...
The posterior pituitary synthesizes: a) aldosterone. b) FSH. c) oxytocin. d) thyroxin releasing hormone. e) none of the above. Which of the following influences the secretion of ACTH? (Endocrine Mod 3: MO1, MO2, CO1, CO2, CO3) a) Cortisol levels in the plasma b) Corticotropin re...
Osteoclasts adhere to and migrate on the bone surface, synthesize and secrete hydrolytic enzymes, acidify the bone and internalize some degradation products [44]. To accomplish this, the osteoclast undergoes fusion to form multinucleate cells, cytoskeletal reorganization (actin ring) and polarization to...