10 Questions
What is the size of the pituitary gland, roughly?
1.3 cm in diameter
Which structure connects the pituitary gland to the brain?
Infundibulum
What is the anterior pituitary gland also known as?
Adenohypophysis
Which type of cells secrete trophic hormones in the anterior pituitary gland?
Somatotropes
What term is used to describe hormones that cause hypertrophy in target organs?
Trophic
Which hormone is formed of a single chain of about 191 amino acids?
Growth hormone (GH)
Which gland secretes growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?
Hypothalamus
What is the biological half-life of growth hormone (GH)?
10 to 20 minutes
Which tissue produces insulin-like growth factor (IGF) in response to growth hormone (GH)?
Liver tissues
What are the physiological effects of growth hormone (GH) on chondrocytes of bone?
Increased collagen synthesis
This quiz provides an overview of the pituitary gland, also known as the hypophysis cerebri, and its connection with the hypothalamus. Learn about the structure, location, and functions of the pituitary gland.
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