10 Questions
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?
Regulating the autonomic nervous system, body temperature, and water balance
What is the location of the pituitary gland?
At the base of the brain, in the pituitary fossa of the sphenoid bone
What is the name of the vascular connection between the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary?
Portal vein
What is the name of the fold of dura mater that separates the pituitary gland from the optic chiasma?
Diaphragm sellae
What is the term for the system of blood vessels that connects the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary?
Pituitary portal system
What is the origin of the posterior pituitary gland?
Neural ectodermal
What is the function of the fetal zone in the adrenal gland?
Production of precursor of steroids
What is the main artery supplying the pituitary gland?
Superior and inferior hypophyseal arteries
What is the shape of the suprarenal gland?
Triangular
What is the vessel that the left suprarenal vein drains into?
Left renal vein
Learn about the endocrine system, specifically the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, their functions, and locations. Understand the roles of these vital organs in the human body. Test your knowledge with this quiz!
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