Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland

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Match the following parts of the pituitary gland with their correct descriptions:

Anterior lobe = Divided into the pars distalis and the pars tuberalis Posterior lobe = Consists of the bulbar lobus nervosa and the infundibulum Pituitary stalk = Connects the pituitary gland to the brain Sella turcica = Supports the pituitary gland

Match the following lobes with their respective locations in the pituitary gland:

Anterior lobe = Located at the base of the brain Posterior lobe = Located at the base of the brain

Match the following parts of the anterior lobe with their functions:

Pars distalis = Secretion of hormones Pars tuberalis = Regulation of hormone production

Match the following parts of the posterior lobe with their functions:

<p>Bulbar lobus nervosa = Storage and release of hormones produced in the hypothalamus Infundibulum = Connection to the hypothalamus for hormone transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to the pituitary gland with their correct roles:

<p>Anterior lobe = Regulates various physiological processes Posterior lobe = Stores and releases hormones that control bodily functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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