Development of Endocrine System Quiz

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Where does the neurohypophysis originate from in the pituitary gland?

Neuroectoderm (correct)

Thyroid diverticulum

Rathke's pouch

Pars distalis

What is the fate of the ventral pancreatic bud?

Head of the pancreas (correct)

Body of the pancreas

Uncinate process

Tail of the pancreas

Which germ layer contributes to the development of the mesonephros (developing kidney)?

Para-axial mesoderm

Endoderm

Intermediate mesoderm (correct)

Ectoderm

What does the thyroglossal duct degenerate into during development?

Foramen cecum of the tongue Signup and view all the answers

From which structure does the adenohypophysis originate in the pituitary gland?

Hypophysial pouch Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the pancreas is derived from Rathke's pouch?

Pars distalis Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by pancreatic tissues lying outside and separate from the pancreatic gland?

Heterotopic pancreatic tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the pituitary gland is derived from the oral ectoderm?

Adenohypophysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of agenesis or hypogenesis of the pituitary gland during development?

No formation of pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What anomaly is characterized by an absent normal posterior pituitary bright spot within the sella with ectopic bright signal at another site on a weighted magnetic resonance?

Ectopic posterior pituitary Signup and view all the answers

What anomaly results from incomplete caudal extension of the diencephalon during embryogenesis affecting the pituitary gland?

Ectopic posterior pituitary Signup and view all the answers

Where does the neurohypophysial bud originate from during the development of the pituitary gland?

Diencephalon Signup and view all the answers

What is the embryonic origin of the tail and body of the Pancreas?

Hindgut Endoderm Signup and view all the answers

Which layer in adrenal glands secretes majority of weak androgens with little glucocorticoids?

Zona reticularis Signup and view all the answers

From which pharyngeal arches do the parenchymal cells of the inferior and superior parathyroid glands originate?

Second and third pharyngeal arches Signup and view all the answers

Which cells of an endocrine gland are classified as derivatives from neural crest?

Chromaffin cells – adrenal medulla Signup and view all the answers

In DiGeorge's syndrome, what glands are absent due to the failure of development of pharyngeal pouches?

Parathyroid Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is TRUE regarding the Pituitary gland?

Neurohypophysial bud from the telencephalon becomes the Posterior Pituitary Signup and view all the answers