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Where do the sympathetic nerve fibers reach the anterior lobe of the pituitary from?
Where do the sympathetic nerve fibers reach the anterior lobe of the pituitary from?
What is the embryological origin of the posterior pituitary?
What is the embryological origin of the posterior pituitary?
What forms a direct vascular link between the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary?
What forms a direct vascular link between the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus with respect to the limbic system?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus with respect to the limbic system?
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Which part of the pituitary gland arises embryologically from an evagination from the roof of the pharynx?
Which part of the pituitary gland arises embryologically from an evagination from the roof of the pharynx?
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What type of capillaries drain into the sinusoidal portal hypophysial vessels?
What type of capillaries drain into the sinusoidal portal hypophysial vessels?
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What is the primary plexus on the ventral surface of the hypothalamus formed by?
What is the primary plexus on the ventral surface of the hypothalamus formed by?
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What stimulates thirst in response to decreased ECF volume?
What stimulates thirst in response to decreased ECF volume?
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Which region is generally defined as the portion of the ventral hypothalamus from which the portal vessels arise?
Which region is generally defined as the portion of the ventral hypothalamus from which the portal vessels arise?
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What factor contributes to an increase in liquid intake during eating (prandial drinking)?
What factor contributes to an increase in liquid intake during eating (prandial drinking)?
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How are the hormones of the posterior pituitary gland synthesized?
How are the hormones of the posterior pituitary gland synthesized?
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Where are vasopressin-secreting neurons found?
Where are vasopressin-secreting neurons found?
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What is the function of V2 receptors?
What is the function of V2 receptors?
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Where are vasopressin and oxytocin also found, apart from the posterior pituitary gland?
Where are vasopressin and oxytocin also found, apart from the posterior pituitary gland?
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What is the source of hormones that are typical neural hormones?
What is the source of hormones that are typical neural hormones?
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