16 Questions
Where is the pituitary gland located?
Immediately below the hypothalamus
What regulates anterior pituitary hormone synthesis?
Hypothalamus and feedback regulation
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Take signals from the hypothalamus and send them to other glands
What hormone is responsible for milk production?
Prolactin
What is the function of the posterior pituitary?
Produces hormones that regulate water balance
What is the name of the connection between the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus?
Pituitary stalk
What is the purpose of the anterior pituitary?
Controls other endocrine glands by activating their release of hormones
What is the name of the bony structure that surrounds the pituitary gland?
Sella turcica
What is the primary result of hypopituitarism?
Low levels of pituitary hormones
What type of cells are responsible for producing hormones in the pituitary gland?
Somatotrophs, Lactotrophs, Gonadotrophs, Thyrotrophs, and Corticotrophs
What is a possible cause of hypopituitarism?
Compression of the pituitary gland
What is the name of the visual defect that can occur due to compression of the optic chiasma by a pituitary macroadenoma?
Bitemporal hemianopia
What is the primary location of the cells producing ADH and oxytocin?
Posterior pituitary
What is the term for the abnormal tissue growth that can compress the pituitary gland and lead to hypopituitarism?
Pituitary macroadenoma
What is a symptom of increased intracranial pressure due to a pituitary macroadenoma?
Secondary headache
What is the hormone responsible for growth and development?
Growth hormone
Learn about the causes and effects of pituitary dysfunction, its clinical features, laboratory findings, diagnosis, and treatment. Also, explore the oral manifestations of pituitary dysfunction and the anatomy of the pituitary gland.
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