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Which part of the pituitary gland originates from nervous tissue?
Which part of the pituitary gland originates from nervous tissue?
- Neurohypophysis (correct)
- Pars tuberalis
- Pars distalis
- Pars intermediate
What is stored in the secretory granules of chromaffin cells?
What is stored in the secretory granules of chromaffin cells?
- Hormones (correct)
- Minerals
- Enzymes
- Vitamins
From which part of the pituitary gland do the unmyelinated axons of neurosecretory cells originate?
From which part of the pituitary gland do the unmyelinated axons of neurosecretory cells originate?
- Pars nervosa (correct)
- Pars intermediate
- Pars distalis
- Adenohypophysis
Which gland is connected to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain?
Which gland is connected to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain?
From which type of tissue does the adenohypophysis originate?
From which type of tissue does the adenohypophysis originate?
What is the function of PTH in case of calcium deficiency?
What is the function of PTH in case of calcium deficiency?
Where are the adrenal glands located?
Where are the adrenal glands located?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex secretes corticosteroids?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex secretes corticosteroids?
What is the function of the adrenal medulla?
What is the function of the adrenal medulla?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex lies just beneath the capsule?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex lies just beneath the capsule?
What type of cells are present in the adrenal medulla?
What type of cells are present in the adrenal medulla?
Where is the pineal body located?
Where is the pineal body located?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex secretes mineral corticoids like Aldosterone?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex secretes mineral corticoids like Aldosterone?
What hormone do the chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla secrete?
What hormone do the chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla secrete?
What do parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland secrete?
What do parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland secrete?
What is the function of parathyroid hormone on calcium levels in the body?
What is the function of parathyroid hormone on calcium levels in the body?
What is the main function of parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland?
What is the main function of parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland?
Which hormone controls the secretion of the thyroid gland?
Which hormone controls the secretion of the thyroid gland?
What is the role of thyroglobulin in the thyroid gland?
What is the role of thyroglobulin in the thyroid gland?
Which type of cells are responsible for secreting parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Which type of cells are responsible for secreting parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What negative feedback loop exists between the thyroid gland and the pituitary gland?
What negative feedback loop exists between the thyroid gland and the pituitary gland?
Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid gland?
Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid gland?
What type of cells can be found in the posterior pituitary?
What type of cells can be found in the posterior pituitary?
Which part of the pituitary gland surrounds the infundibulum and secretes FSH and LH hormones?
Which part of the pituitary gland surrounds the infundibulum and secretes FSH and LH hormones?
Which cell type in the pituitary gland secretes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)?
Which cell type in the pituitary gland secretes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)?
Which hormone is responsible for coordinating growth in humans?
Which hormone is responsible for coordinating growth in humans?
What hormone does the hypothalamus secrete to cause the pituitary to stop releasing growth hormone?
What hormone does the hypothalamus secrete to cause the pituitary to stop releasing growth hormone?
Which part of the pituitary gland makes up the greater part and contains secretory cells that can be differentiated into acidophils and basophils?
Which part of the pituitary gland makes up the greater part and contains secretory cells that can be differentiated into acidophils and basophils?
Steroids can pass through the cell membrane and affect the DNA of the cell.
Steroids can pass through the cell membrane and affect the DNA of the cell.
Peptides are the minority of hormones that affect the cell membrane directly.
Peptides are the minority of hormones that affect the cell membrane directly.
Endocrine glands can only be completely separate from exocrine glands.
Endocrine glands can only be completely separate from exocrine glands.
The thyroid gland is located at the back of the larynx and trachea.
The thyroid gland is located at the back of the larynx and trachea.
The endocrine system only consists of one type of receptor: Membranous.
The endocrine system only consists of one type of receptor: Membranous.
Hormones work independently of the nervous system and do not control physiological activities.
Hormones work independently of the nervous system and do not control physiological activities.
Chromaffin cells secrete 'catecholamine' which is stored in the nucleus.
Chromaffin cells secrete 'catecholamine' which is stored in the nucleus.
The pituitary gland consists of Adenohypophysis and Neurohypophysis.
The pituitary gland consists of Adenohypophysis and Neurohypophysis.
The adenohypophysis of the pituitary gland has four regions: Pars distalis, Pars intermedia, Pars tuberalis, and Pars nervosa.
The adenohypophysis of the pituitary gland has four regions: Pars distalis, Pars intermedia, Pars tuberalis, and Pars nervosa.
The neurohypophysis of the pituitary gland contains secretory cells.
The neurohypophysis of the pituitary gland contains secretory cells.
The bodies of neurosecretory cells in the pituitary gland are found in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei.
The bodies of neurosecretory cells in the pituitary gland are found in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei.
Parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland secrete thyroglobulin.
Parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland secrete thyroglobulin.
T4 and T3 are secreted into the blood from the lumen of the thyroid follicles.
T4 and T3 are secreted into the blood from the lumen of the thyroid follicles.
The pituitary gland controls thyroid secretion through thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
The pituitary gland controls thyroid secretion through thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) to lower blood calcium levels.
The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) to lower blood calcium levels.
Calcitonin is synthesized and secreted by oxyphil cells in the parathyroid glands.
Calcitonin is synthesized and secreted by oxyphil cells in the parathyroid glands.
The thyroid gland is covered by a connective tissue capsule.
The thyroid gland is covered by a connective tissue capsule.
The adenohypophysis secretes FSH and LH hormones.
The adenohypophysis secretes FSH and LH hormones.
Somatotropes secrete prolactin which stimulates milk secretion from mammary gland.
Somatotropes secrete prolactin which stimulates milk secretion from mammary gland.
Chromophobe cells in the pituitary gland stain darkly.
Chromophobe cells in the pituitary gland stain darkly.
Thyrotropes secrete thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Thyrotropes secrete thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
The hypothalamus secretes a hormone called somatostatin that stimulates the release of growth hormone.
The hypothalamus secretes a hormone called somatostatin that stimulates the release of growth hormone.
The pars distalis makes up the greater part of the pituitary gland.
The pars distalis makes up the greater part of the pituitary gland.
The pineal body secretes a hormone called insulin.
The pineal body secretes a hormone called insulin.
The adrenal cortex consists of 2 layers: Zona Glomerulosa and Zona Reticularis.
The adrenal cortex consists of 2 layers: Zona Glomerulosa and Zona Reticularis.
Calcitonin secreted by the para follicular cells stimulates osteoclast activity.
Calcitonin secreted by the para follicular cells stimulates osteoclast activity.
Parathyroid hormone stimulates osteoclasts to degrade bone and raise blood Ca+2 levels.
Parathyroid hormone stimulates osteoclasts to degrade bone and raise blood Ca+2 levels.
The adrenal medulla secrets epinephrine (80%) and norepinephrine (20%).
The adrenal medulla secrets epinephrine (80%) and norepinephrine (20%).
Where is the pineal body located?
Where is the pineal body located?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex secretes mineral corticoids like Aldosterone?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex secretes mineral corticoids like Aldosterone?
What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?
What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?
What hormone is secreted by parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland?
What hormone is secreted by parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland?
Which part of the adrenal cortex secretes gonadocorticoids?
Which part of the adrenal cortex secretes gonadocorticoids?
What does the parathyroid hormone stimulate in relation to bone health?
What does the parathyroid hormone stimulate in relation to bone health?
Which hormone is produced by para follicular cells in the thyroid gland?
Which hormone is produced by para follicular cells in the thyroid gland?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids like cortisol?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids like cortisol?
What is the main function of parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland?
What is the main function of parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland?
Which gland secretes melatonin to help regulate the sleep cycle?
Which gland secretes melatonin to help regulate the sleep cycle?
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