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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?

Chromophils and acidophils Signup and view all the answers

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

Oxytocin Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the superior hypophyseal veins?

To divide into primary plexus of fenestrated capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the adenohypophysis?

To produce hormones that regulate growth and development Signup and view all the answers

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

Chief cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract responsible for?

Regulating hormone production in the pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

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

To produce mineralocorticoids Signup and view all the answers

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

Growth hormone (GH) Signup and view all the answers

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

To produce androgens Signup and view all the answers

Which type of endocrine cell is responsible for producing insulin?

Beta cells Signup and view all the answers

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

To regulate hormone production in other endocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

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

To produce catecholamines, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine Signup and view all the answers

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

Thyroxine (T4) Signup and view all the answers