30 Questions
Which gland lies lateral to the trachea caudal to the larynx?
Thyroid gland
Which gland is sometimes connected by an isthmus?
Thyroid gland
Which gland produces parathyroid hormones?
Adrenal gland
How many parathyroid glands are normally present in dogs and cats?
Four
Which gland is retroperitoneal and hidden by fat?
Adrenal gland
Which hormones are produced by the adrenal gland?
Cortisol and aldosterone
Which glands release substances through openings (ducts) onto external or cavity surfaces?
Exocrine glands
Which glands produce colostrum and milk?
Mammary glands
How many pairs of mammary glands do dogs normally have?
Five
Which lymph nodes are associated with the mammary glands?
Axillary and accessory axillary lymph nodes
Which organ is known as 'The Master Gland'?
Hypophysis (Pituitary gland)
Which gland produces the hormone melatonin?
Pineal gland
Which gland produces the hormones T3 and T4?
Thyroid glands
Which gland is located in the middle of the brain, caudo-dorsal to the thalamus?
Pineal gland
Which part of the Hypophysis is in direct connection with the hypothalamus?
Neurohypophysis
Which part of the Hypophysis is rostral and in a ventral location related to the Neurohypophysis?
Adenohypophysis
Which part of the Hypophysis is formed by two parts: Adenohypophysis and Neurohypophysis?
Adenohypophysis
Which organ is referred to as the 'Saddle-shaped depression in the basisphenoid bone of the skull'?
Sella turcica
Which organ is an extension of the encephalon and is in direct connection with the hypothalamus?
Neurohypophysis
Which organ produces the hormone oxytocin?
Pineal gland
Which of the following is a common feature of endocrine glands?
Absence of secretory ducts
What is the function of endocrine glands?
To synthesize and release hormones
Which gland is responsible for hormone synthesis in the endocrine system?
Thyroid gland
What is the main function of the hypophysis?
To secrete growth hormone
Where is the pineal gland located?
In the cranial cavity
How do endocrine glands deliver their secretory products?
Directly into the blood, lymph, or tissue fluid
What is the role of the nervous system in maintaining homeostasis?
To regulate the function of endocrine glands
Which gland is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body?
Parathyroid gland
Where are the adrenal glands located?
In the abdominal cavity
What is the lymphatic drainage of the mammary glands?
To the axillary lymph nodes
Test your knowledge of endocrine organs and mammary glands in veterinary anatomy! This quiz will assess your understanding of the common features of endocrine glands, the conformation and position of the hypophysis in the cranial cavity, and the communicating routes among these organs. Perfect for veterinary students or anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of animal anatomy.
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