Pituitary Gland Development and Function

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What is the approximate weight of the pituitary gland in an adult?

  • 0.5 grams (correct)
  • 5 grams
  • 1 gram
  • 10 grams

Which part of the pituitary gland is derived from brain tissue?

  • Adenohypophysis
  • Pars distalis
  • Neurohypophysis (correct)
  • Pars intermedia

What is the function of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract?

  • To regulate the release of oxytocin and ADH
  • To produce hormones that regulate growth
  • To transport peptides from the hypothalamus to the adenohypophysis (correct)
  • To connect the pituitary gland to the thyroid gland

What type of cells are found in the pars distalis of the adenohypophysis?

<p>Chromophils and acidophils (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones is produced by the paraventricular nuclei?

<p>Oxytocin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the superior hypophyseal veins?

<p>To divide into primary plexus of fenestrated capillaries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the adenohypophysis?

<p>To produce hormones that regulate growth and development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of endocrine cell is responsible for producing parathyroid hormone?

<p>Chief cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract responsible for?

<p>Regulating hormone production in the pituitary gland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the zona glomerulosa in the adrenal cortex?

<p>To produce mineralocorticoids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones is produced by the pituitary gland and regulates growth and development?

<p>Growth hormone (GH) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the zona reticularis in the adrenal cortex?

<p>To produce androgens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of endocrine cell is responsible for producing insulin?

<p>Beta cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the hypothalamus in the regulation of hormone production?

<p>To regulate hormone production in other endocrine glands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla?

<p>To produce catecholamines, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones is produced by the thyroid gland and regulates metabolism?

<p>Thyroxine (T4) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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