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Which part of the pituitary gland is derived from neuroectoderm?
Which part of the pituitary gland is derived from neuroectoderm?
- Adenohypophysis (correct)
- Pars intermedia
- Neurohypophysis
- Pars nervosa
What is the function of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system?
What is the function of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system?
- Influence on other endocrine glands (correct)
- Stimulation of muscle growth
- Regulation of heart rate
- Production of insulin
What is the role of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
What is the role of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
- Storage of neurotransmitters
- Production of hormonal products
- Neurohypophysis (correct)
- Regulation of blood pressure
What is the name of the part of the pituitary gland that contains cell nests and sinusoids?
What is the name of the part of the pituitary gland that contains cell nests and sinusoids?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the pituitary gland?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the pituitary gland?
What is the name of the portal system found in the pituitary gland?
What is the name of the portal system found in the pituitary gland?
What is the term for the clusters of endocrine cells found in the gastrointestinal or respiratory tract?
What is the term for the clusters of endocrine cells found in the gastrointestinal or respiratory tract?
What is the name of the gland that is often referred to as the 'master gland'?
What is the name of the gland that is often referred to as the 'master gland'?
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for producing hormonal products?
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for producing hormonal products?
What is the term for the pea-sized gland that is the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?
What is the term for the pea-sized gland that is the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?
