5 Questions
Which part of the pituitary gland originates from the ectoderm during embryonic development?
Anterior lobe
What is the anatomical connection between Rathke's pouch and the stomodeum during embryonic development?
Rathke's pouch is connected to the stomodeum via a narrow stalk
Which part of the pituitary gland is known as the neurohypophysis?
Posterior lobe
Which part of Rathke's pouch proliferates to form the pars distalis of the pituitary gland?
Anterior wall
Which lobe of the pituitary gland is derived from the ectoderm during embryonic development?
Anterior lobe
Test your knowledge on the pathology of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland in this anatomical pathology quiz. Explore topics such as embryology, anatomy, histology, clinical manifestations, and various pathologies of the pituitary gland and hypothalamus.
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