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Which gland is also known as the hypophysis?
Which gland is also known as the hypophysis?
- Adrenal gland
- Pituitary gland (correct)
- Parathyroid gland
- Thyroid gland
Which hormones act directly on non-endocrine tissues?
Which hormones act directly on non-endocrine tissues?
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
- Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Growth hormone (GH) (correct)
Which part of the pituitary gland has a thin fibrous capsule and contains chromophils and chromophobes?
Which part of the pituitary gland has a thin fibrous capsule and contains chromophils and chromophobes?
- Pars nervosa
- Pars distalis (correct)
- Pars tuberalis
- Pars intermedia
Which type of cells in the pars distalis secrete growth hormone ?
Which type of cells in the pars distalis secrete growth hormone ?
Which region of the pituitary gland surrounds the infundibulum of the neurohypophysis?
Which region of the pituitary gland surrounds the infundibulum of the neurohypophysis?
Which part of the endocrine system is responsible for synthesis, storage, and secretion of hormones?
Which part of the endocrine system is responsible for synthesis, storage, and secretion of hormones?
What are the staining characteristics and functions of the subtypes of cells in the pars distalis?
What are the staining characteristics and functions of the subtypes of cells in the pars distalis?
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for storing secretions?
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for storing secretions?
What is the main function of the cells in the diffuse endocrine system?
What is the main function of the cells in the diffuse endocrine system?
What are the characteristics of cells in endocrine glands?
What are the characteristics of cells in endocrine glands?
Which of the following hormones is released in response to increased blood tonicity?
Which of the following hormones is released in response to increased blood tonicity?
What is the function of ADH in the renal collecting ducts?
What is the function of ADH in the renal collecting ducts?
Which condition can occur due to head trauma affecting the posterior pituitary?
Which condition can occur due to head trauma affecting the posterior pituitary?
What is the main function of oxytocin during childbirth?
What is the main function of oxytocin during childbirth?
Which cells in the mammary gland does oxytocin act on?
Which cells in the mammary gland does oxytocin act on?
What is the neural connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland called?
What is the neural connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland called?
Which arteries supply the pituitary gland?
Which arteries supply the pituitary gland?
Which of the following is true about the pars intermedia of the anterior pituitary gland?
Which of the following is true about the pars intermedia of the anterior pituitary gland?
What is the ultrastructure of the cells in the anterior pituitary gland?
What is the ultrastructure of the cells in the anterior pituitary gland?
How are the activities of the cells in the anterior pituitary gland controlled?
How are the activities of the cells in the anterior pituitary gland controlled?
What are Herring bodies in the posterior pituitary gland?
What are Herring bodies in the posterior pituitary gland?
What triggers the release of peptides from Herring bodies in the posterior pituitary gland?
What triggers the release of peptides from Herring bodies in the posterior pituitary gland?
