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Where is the pituitary gland located?
Where is the pituitary gland located?
- In a bony cavity of the sphenoid bone (correct)
- Outside of the skull
- Attached to the thalamus
- In a cavity of the occipital bone
Which region of the pituitary gland comprises 75% of its structure?
Which region of the pituitary gland comprises 75% of its structure?
- Anterior pituitary
- Posterior pituitary
- Pars distalis (correct)
- Pars intermedia
What hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary region?
What hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary region?
- Testosterone
- Growth hormone (GH) (correct)
- Melatonin
- Insulin
Which hormone is released by the pars intermedia of the pituitary gland?
Which hormone is released by the pars intermedia of the pituitary gland?
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How are hormones from the hypothalamus transported to the adenohypophysis?
How are hormones from the hypothalamus transported to the adenohypophysis?
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What is the color of the pituitary gland?
What is the color of the pituitary gland?
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What is the function of growth hormone in the body?
What is the function of growth hormone in the body?
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What disorder can arise from undersecretion of growth hormone before puberty?
What disorder can arise from undersecretion of growth hormone before puberty?
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What does Prolactin regulate in the body?
What does Prolactin regulate in the body?
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Which hormone stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones like thyroxine?
Which hormone stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones like thyroxine?
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What is the function of FSH in females?
What is the function of FSH in females?
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What is the result of over secretion of growth hormone before puberty?
What is the result of over secretion of growth hormone before puberty?
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