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FCP III - Endo 1: Pituitary
- Characteristics
- Anterior Pituitary Stimulated Through the Hypophyseal Portal
- GHRH
- GnRH
- TRH
- PIF
- CRF Released During Stress
- Posterior Pituitary Stimulated Through Neural Control
- Characteristics
- Hypothalamic Control
- FLAT PeG Mnemonic
- Tropic Hormones
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Lutenizing Hormone (LH)
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Direct Hormones
- Prolactin (PRL)
- Growth Hormone (GH)
- Characteristics
- Neuroendocrine Reflex Stimulation (By Hypothalamus)
- Direct Hormones
- Vasopressin
- Increased Water Retention (In Kidneys)
- Oxytocin
- Increased Uterine Contraction
- Mammary Glands Contraction
- Mechanism
- Excess Growth Hormone (GH)
- Signs and Symptoms
- Protruding Jaw
- Large Lips and Nose
- Hearing Loss
- Enlargement of Hands and Feet
- Vision Changes and Headache
- Joint Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Hyperglycemia
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Galactorrhea
- Prolactin Inhibits Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
- Impotence
- Amenorrhea
- Bitemporal Hemianopsia
- Treat with Dopamine
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