Pituitary Gland Anatomy and Function
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What is the diameter of the pituitary gland?

  • 2 cm
  • 1 cm (correct)
  • 3 cm
  • 0.5 cm

What controls the anterior pituitary gland by secreting releasing and inhibitory hormones?

  • Adrenal gland
  • Pancreas
  • Hypothalamus (correct)
  • Thyroid gland

How is the anterior pituitary gland connected to the hypothalamus?

  • By adrenal gland
  • By pituitary stalk (correct)
  • By thyroid gland
  • By parathyroid gland

Which hormone is responsible for the general growth of the body?

<p>Growth hormone (GH) or somatotropic hormone (STH) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary?

<p>Six hormones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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