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From which embryonic structure does the anterior pituitary originate?
From which embryonic structure does the anterior pituitary originate?
What is the other name for the posterior pituitary?
What is the other name for the posterior pituitary?
What is the largest part of the pituitary gland?
What is the largest part of the pituitary gland?
What explains the presence of large numbers of glial-type cells in the posterior pituitary?
What explains the presence of large numbers of glial-type cells in the posterior pituitary?
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What connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus?
What connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus?
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What is the weight of the pituitary gland?
What is the weight of the pituitary gland?
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Which part of the pituitary gland originates from a neural tissue outgrowth from the hypothalamus?
Which part of the pituitary gland originates from a neural tissue outgrowth from the hypothalamus?
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What is the embryonic origin of the anterior pituitary?
What is the embryonic origin of the anterior pituitary?
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What is the other name for the hypophysial stalk?
What is the other name for the hypophysial stalk?
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Which part of the pituitary gland forms from the anterior wall of Rathke pouch?
Which part of the pituitary gland forms from the anterior wall of Rathke pouch?
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