Thalami - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hypothalamic Hormones Overview • General Anatomy • Hormones produced • Actions of hormones • Regulation of hormone secretion • Abnormalities of secretion General Anatomy • The hypothalamus is named so because it lies under the thalamus(‘hypo’ means ‘under’) • It is found in the diencephalon. • It is located inferior to the thalamus, posterior to the optic chiasm and bordered on the sides by the temporal lobes and optic tracts. • It is almond shaped an...

Chapter 36- Hypothalamic and Pituitary A

Chapter 36- Hypothalamic and Pituitary A

Chapter 35- Hypothalamic and Pituitary Agents Chapter 35- Hypothalamic and Pituitary Agents

1. A patient suspected of having Cushing’s disease comes to the clinic. What drug might the nurse administer to test for adrenal function and responsiveness? a. Corticotropin b. Menotropins c. Thyrotropin alfa d. Chorionic gonadotropin Ans: A Feedback: Corticotropin (ACTH) and cosyntropin are used for diagnostic purposes to test adrenal function and responsiveness. Menotropin is a purified preparation of gonadotropins and is used as a fertility drug. Thyrotropin alfa is used as adjunc...

What is used in the first trimester to estimate appropriate gestational age with menstrual dates? LMP Which of the following is the best description of the choroid plexus location? Within the atria of the lateral ventricles bilaterally What is being measured in this image? HC What is measured in this image? Cisterna Magna The landmark used to localize the correct level for measuring fetal biparietal diameter and head circumference is the: Thalami After fetal position is identified, the...

Chapter 35- Hypothalamic and Pituitary A

Chapter 35- Hypothalamic and Pituitary A

Chapter 35- Hypothalamic and Pituitary A

HYPOTHALAMIC AND PITUITARY AGENTS CHAPTER 35 EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE 2024