16 Questions
What is the approximate weight of the pituitary gland in an adult?
0.5 grams
Which part of the pituitary gland is derived from brain tissue?
Neurohypophysis
What is the function of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract?
To transport peptides from the hypothalamus to the adenohypophysis
What type of cells are found in the pars distalis of the adenohypophysis?
Chromophils and acidophils
Which of the following hormones is produced by the paraventricular nuclei?
Oxytocin
What is the function of the superior hypophyseal veins?
To divide into primary plexus of fenestrated capillaries
What is the main function of the adenohypophysis?
To produce hormones that regulate growth and development
Which type of endocrine cell is responsible for producing parathyroid hormone?
Chief cells
What is the hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract responsible for?
Regulating hormone production in the pituitary gland
What is the function of the zona glomerulosa in the adrenal cortex?
To produce mineralocorticoids
Which of the following hormones is produced by the pituitary gland and regulates growth and development?
Growth hormone (GH)
What is the function of the zona reticularis in the adrenal cortex?
To produce androgens
Which type of endocrine cell is responsible for producing insulin?
Beta cells
What is the function of the hypothalamus in the regulation of hormone production?
To regulate hormone production in other endocrine glands
What is the function of the chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla?
To produce catecholamines, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine
Which of the following hormones is produced by the thyroid gland and regulates metabolism?
Thyroxine (T4)
Test your knowledge on the development and function of the pituitary gland, including embryonic stem cells, trophic hormones, and specific transcription factors. Explore the role of miRNA in gonadotropin homeostasis and gonadal feedback control. This quiz covers various studies on pituitary development and its relation to diseases and regenerative medicine.
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