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What is the size of the Pituitary Gland?
What is the size of the Pituitary Gland?
- 1 cm
- 2.3 cm
- 3 in.
- 0.5 in. (correct)
Which structure attaches the Pituitary Gland to the hypothalamus?
Which structure attaches the Pituitary Gland to the hypothalamus?
- Infundibulum (correct)
- Vermis
- Cerebellum
- Medulla
From where is the Anterior Pituitary embryologically derived?
From where is the Anterior Pituitary embryologically derived?
- Gut tube
- Oral cavity (correct)
- Neural tube
- Notochord
Which part of the Anterior Pituitary is responsible for major endocrine functions?
Which part of the Anterior Pituitary is responsible for major endocrine functions?
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What are the hormones secreted by the Anterior Pituitary called?
What are the hormones secreted by the Anterior Pituitary called?
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What is the function of GH when increased above the physiological level?
What is the function of GH when increased above the physiological level?
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Which cells secrete GH in the body?
Which cells secrete GH in the body?
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What is the direct effect of GH on target cells?
What is the direct effect of GH on target cells?
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What happens when there is abnormally increased GH above the physiological level?
What happens when there is abnormally increased GH above the physiological level?
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What are the characteristics of dwarfism due to disorders of GH secretion?
What are the characteristics of dwarfism due to disorders of GH secretion?
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