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Which type of cells in the anterior pituitary gland are more purple/dark blue in color?
Which type of cells in the anterior pituitary gland are more purple/dark blue in color?
- Acidophils
- Chromophobes
- HGH cells
- Basophils (correct)
What hormones do the acidophils in the anterior pituitary gland secrete?
What hormones do the acidophils in the anterior pituitary gland secrete?
- HGH and Prolactin (correct)
- TSH and ACTH
- ACTH
- FSH and LH
Which system is known for acting quickly but having short-lived effects?
Which system is known for acting quickly but having short-lived effects?
- Nervous System (correct)
- Pineal Gland
- Endocrine System
- Exocrine Glands
Which type of cells in the anterior pituitary gland lack colors and are clear in color?
Which type of cells in the anterior pituitary gland lack colors and are clear in color?
Which gland is a ductless gland that releases its products into the bloodstream?
Which gland is a ductless gland that releases its products into the bloodstream?
Do all basophils in the anterior pituitary gland produce all the hormones mentioned?
Do all basophils in the anterior pituitary gland produce all the hormones mentioned?
What type of glands release their secretions to a body surface?
What type of glands release their secretions to a body surface?
Is there a master cell in the anterior pituitary gland that produces all the hormones?
Is there a master cell in the anterior pituitary gland that produces all the hormones?
Which regulatory system influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many functions?
Which regulatory system influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many functions?
Which hormone is NOT secreted by the basophils in the anterior pituitary gland?
Which hormone is NOT secreted by the basophils in the anterior pituitary gland?
Where do hormone-secretions of endocrine glands travel to affect cells in the body?
Where do hormone-secretions of endocrine glands travel to affect cells in the body?
What hormone is associated with Acidophils based on staining?
What hormone is associated with Acidophils based on staining?
Which type of cells are sensitive to a hormone's presence due to having receptors for that hormone?
Which type of cells are sensitive to a hormone's presence due to having receptors for that hormone?
What is the main function of the Hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the Hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
What is the function of the serous peritoneal sheets?
What is the function of the serous peritoneal sheets?
Peritoneal effusion can lead to ascites, which is typically caused by:
Peritoneal effusion can lead to ascites, which is typically caused by:
What characterizes peritonitis as a very serious condition?
What characterizes peritonitis as a very serious condition?
In the endocrine system, what is the primary function of negative feedback loops?
In the endocrine system, what is the primary function of negative feedback loops?
What is the main function of the endocrine system in the body?
What is the main function of the endocrine system in the body?
How does the peritoneal cavity differ from the peritoneal effusion?
How does the peritoneal cavity differ from the peritoneal effusion?
What is the significance of fusing the visceral and parietal peritoneum layers together in the abdomen?
What is the significance of fusing the visceral and parietal peritoneum layers together in the abdomen?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating hormone production in the adrenal cortex?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating hormone production in the adrenal cortex?
What is the function of Inhibin in the endocrine system?
What is the function of Inhibin in the endocrine system?
Which hormone is involved in initiating the release of the egg (Ovulation) in females?
Which hormone is involved in initiating the release of the egg (Ovulation) in females?
What hormone stimulates spermatogenesis in males?
What hormone stimulates spermatogenesis in males?
What is the function of Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH) in the endocrine system?
What is the function of Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH) in the endocrine system?
Which hormone tells the body to stop producing GnRH?
Which hormone tells the body to stop producing GnRH?
What is the function of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) in the endocrine system?
What is the function of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) in the endocrine system?
'Luteotropin' is another name for which hormone?
'Luteotropin' is another name for which hormone?
'Glucocorticoids' are hormones that primarily act to do what?
'Glucocorticoids' are hormones that primarily act to do what?
What is the main function of Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone in males?
What is the main function of Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone in males?
