10 Questions
What is the average weight of the pituitary gland in an average adult?
500 mg
Which part of the pituitary gland is derived from an upward growth of Rathke's pouch?
Pars distalis
Which artery supplies the pituitary gland?
Superior hypophyseal artery
How is the hypothalamus connected to the anterior pituitary gland for hormone stimulation?
Hypophyseal Portal System
What symptom may be observed due to the downward growth of an adenoma in the pituitary gland?
Bitemporal hemianopia
Which gland is considered the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
Hypothalamus
What hormone is secreted by the pineal gland that modulates the sleep-wake cycle?
Melatonin
Which artery supplies blood to the pineal gland?
Posterior cerebral artery
At what stage of prenatal life does the pineal gland develop as an outward projection?
End of 4th week
Where is the pituitary gland located within the skull?
Hypophyseal fossa
Explore the anatomy and functions of the hypothalamus and pineal gland. Learn about the role of these brain structures in connecting the nervous and endocrine systems and regulating hormones like melatonin for the sleep-wake cycle.
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