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the anterior pituitary is derived from ___ pouch, which is formed from an invagination of the ____.
the anterior pituitary is derived from ___ pouch, which is formed from an invagination of the ____.
Rathke's, pharyngeal epithelium
the posterior pituitary is derived from the ____
the posterior pituitary is derived from the ____
diencephalon
The anterior lobe of the pituitary is also called the ____ and the posterior lobe of the pituitary is also called ____.
The anterior lobe of the pituitary is also called the ____ and the posterior lobe of the pituitary is also called ____.
adenohypophysis, neurohypophysis
anterior pituitary blood supply:
anterior pituitary blood supply:
Match the following vascular structures with their roles:
Match the following vascular structures with their roles:
Match the following staining techniques with their target structures:
Match the following staining techniques with their target structures:
Match the cell type with its corresponding hormone secretion:
Match the cell type with its corresponding hormone secretion:
Match the function with the hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland:
Match the function with the hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland:
____ cells appear dark pink or purple in the anterior pituitary. The dark color signifies the cytoplasm is full of its hormone
____ cells appear dark pink or purple in the anterior pituitary. The dark color signifies the cytoplasm is full of its hormone
____ cells within the anterior pituitary are pink in color and include ____ and____.
____ cells within the anterior pituitary are pink in color and include ____ and____.
____ within the anterior pituitary are purple in color and include , ____ and.
____ within the anterior pituitary are purple in color and include , ____ and.
In the anterior pituitary:
acidophils will secrete ____ and ____
basophils will secrete ____, ____, ____, and ____
In the anterior pituitary: acidophils will secrete ____ and ____ basophils will secrete ____, ____, ____, and ____
What distinguishes acidophils from basophils in the anterior pituitary gland based on their hormone production?
What distinguishes acidophils from basophils in the anterior pituitary gland based on their hormone production?
What are the factors that contribute to the regulation of hormone synthesis?
What are the factors that contribute to the regulation of hormone synthesis?
What is the role of endocrine glands in hormone synthesis?
What is the role of endocrine glands in hormone synthesis?
What is unique about the biosynthesis pathways for different hormones?
What is unique about the biosynthesis pathways for different hormones?
Growth hormone and ____ belong to the same gene family
Growth hormone and ____ belong to the same gene family
Growth hormone is ____ by elevated BG, obesity, and somatostatin (amongst others)
Growth hormone is ____ by elevated BG, obesity, and somatostatin (amongst others)
Gigantism is caused by ____ hypersecretion during ____
Gigantism is caused by ____ hypersecretion during ____
Acromegaly is caused by ____ hypersecretion in the ____
Acromegaly is caused by ____ hypersecretion in the ____
Release of prolactin is stimulated by ____ and inhibited by ____
Release of prolactin is stimulated by ____ and inhibited by ____
____ decreases GnRH, leading to decreased reproductive function and suppressed sexual drive
____ decreases GnRH, leading to decreased reproductive function and suppressed sexual drive
In individuals with panhypopituitarism, a condition characterized by the underactivity of the entire pituitary gland, which hormone deficiency is most likely to contribute to growth impairment?
In individuals with panhypopituitarism, a condition characterized by the underactivity of the entire pituitary gland, which hormone deficiency is most likely to contribute to growth impairment?
Which hormone derived from POMC is involved in the regulation of metabolism?
Which hormone derived from POMC is involved in the regulation of metabolism?
Which hormone derived from POMC is linked to inflammation and immune response?
Which hormone derived from POMC is linked to inflammation and immune response?
Which type of chromophil is used to classify various hormones and peptides in the POMC family?
Which type of chromophil is used to classify various hormones and peptides in the POMC family?
Which part of the pituitary gland produces the proteins of the POMC family?
Which part of the pituitary gland produces the proteins of the POMC family?
Which family does the Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) family belong to?
Which family does the Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) family belong to?
Which endocrine gland primarily produces the POMC family?
Which endocrine gland primarily produces the POMC family?
How are the hormones and peptides derived from POMC synthesized?
How are the hormones and peptides derived from POMC synthesized?
What stimulates ACTH synthesis and secretion?
What stimulates ACTH synthesis and secretion?
Where do the enzymatic reactions converting the precursor protein into its active forms occur?
Where do the enzymatic reactions converting the precursor protein into its active forms occur?
Which hormone deficiency is most likely to contribute to growth impairment in individuals with panhypopituitarism?
Which hormone deficiency is most likely to contribute to growth impairment in individuals with panhypopituitarism?
Which term is used to describe the precursor molecules synthesized from DNA that ultimately give rise to biologically active hormones, and specifically, what is the precursor for the hormone pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)?
Which term is used to describe the precursor molecules synthesized from DNA that ultimately give rise to biologically active hormones, and specifically, what is the precursor for the hormone pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)?
Match the types of feedback using examples of CRH, ACTH, and cortisol
Match the types of feedback using examples of CRH, ACTH, and cortisol
The posterior pituitary is composed of glial-like cells called____ which do not secrete hormones
The posterior pituitary is composed of glial-like cells called____ which do not secrete hormones
The hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary are produced by ____ and ____ in the hypothalamus
The hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary are produced by ____ and ____ in the hypothalamus
The carrier/binding protein is ____ for oxytocin and ____ for ADH
The carrier/binding protein is ____ for oxytocin and ____ for ADH
____ are the most common type of pituitary gland tumor
____ are the most common type of pituitary gland tumor
____ may occur with hyperplasia of the pituitary gland due to compression of the optic chiasm
____ may occur with hyperplasia of the pituitary gland due to compression of the optic chiasm
Match the pituitary gland tumor with its effects
Match the pituitary gland tumor with its effects
The pituitary gland is the “master gland”, measuring ~1 cm in diameter and is located in the ____
The pituitary gland is the “master gland”, measuring ~1 cm in diameter and is located in the ____
the hypothalamus and pituitary gland are connected by the ____.
the hypothalamus and pituitary gland are connected by the ____.
Which arteries supply the posterior pituitary?
Which arteries supply the posterior pituitary?
Growth hormone and prolactin both bind to ____ receptors, triggering the ____ signaling pathway
Growth hormone and prolactin both bind to ____ receptors, triggering the ____ signaling pathway
Insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) activate ____
Insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) activate ____
____ are produced in the liver and also at local site of action such as bones.
____ are produced in the liver and also at local site of action such as bones.
Somatomedin C (IGF-I) is the most important IGF
Somatomedin C (IGF-I) is the most important IGF
Which condition in the adult leads to decreased secretion of all anterior pituitary hormones?
Which condition in the adult leads to decreased secretion of all anterior pituitary hormones?
In the bone, which of the following stimulates chondrocytes and osteoclasts to increase bone elongation?
In the bone, which of the following stimulates chondrocytes and osteoclasts to increase bone elongation?
In, vascular smooth muscle, ADH leads to contraction via ____ receptor → IP3, DAG → ↑[Ca2+]i
In, vascular smooth muscle, ADH leads to contraction via ____ receptor → IP3, DAG → ↑[Ca2+]i
The carrier/binding protein is ____ for oxytocin and ____ for ADH
The carrier/binding protein is ____ for oxytocin and ____ for ADH
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