Which of the following glands synthesizes antidiuretic hormone?
A. Thymus
B. Pineal gland
C. Pancreas
D. Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus communicates with the posterior pituitary, which is an extension of the brain. It is the hypothalamus that produces the ADH hormones.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.
More Questions on TEAS 7
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Q #1: The hypothalamus is functionally and anatomically connected to the posterior pituitary lobe by a bridge of ________
A. blood vessels
B. nerve axons
C. cartilage
D. bone
Answer Explanation
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Q #2: Testosterone is categorized as which of the following types of hormones?
A. Androgen
B. Aldosterone
C. Progestin
D. Estrogen
Answer Explanation
Testosterone is a sex hormone that regulates the sex drive, bone mass, production of red blood cells and sperm. It is a steroid of the androstane class, which contains a ketone on the third position and hydroxyl group at position seventeen as in the diagram below.
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Q #3: Which of the following physiological responses is caused by the release of anti-diuretic hormone?
A. Increase in the concentration of calcium in the glomerulus
B. Increase in water reabsorption in the collecting duct
C. Decrease in the concentration of calcium in the glomerulus
D. Decrease in water reabsorption in the collecting duct
Answer Explanation
The ADH causes the channels in the collecting duct to open, which leads to water being reabsorbed back into the blood. A high level of ADH causes the kidney to release urine since more water is absorbed back into the body.
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Q #4: Which of the following glands synthesizes antidiuretic hormone?
A. Thymus
B. Pineal gland
C. Pancreas
D. Hypothalamus
Answer Explanation
The hypothalamus communicates with the posterior pituitary, which is an extension of the brain. It is the hypothalamus that produces the ADH hormones.
