18 Questions
What percentage of chromophils do gonadotrophs comprise?
5%
What is the function of folliculostellate cells in the pituitary gland?
Supportive role for other cells
Which system plays a crucial role in the regulation of hormone secretion in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
Hypophyseoportal system
Which type of cells are predominantly found in the pars tuberalis region of the pituitary gland?
Gonadotrophs and thyrotrophs
What is the main function of undifferentiated stem cells in the pituitary gland?
Cell replacement and growth
What is the characteristic of the intermediate lobe of the pituitary gland?
Thin and poorly developed
What is the primary function of vasopressin?
To constrict blood vessels and retain water in the body
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates contraction of mammary glands to produce milk?
Oxytocin
What is the name of the part of the pituitary gland that arises from neural ectoderm?
Neurohypophysis
What is the name of the hormone that regulates growth and development?
Growth hormone
What is the term used to describe the pituitary gland due to its crucial role in regulating other endocrine glands?
Master gland
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates the contraction of the smooth muscle of the uterus?
Oxytocin
What is the function of Glucagon in the body?
To increase the blood glucose level
Which of the following cells produces Somatostatin?
D-cell
What is the main function of Insulin?
To facilitate the entry of glucose
Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces hormones that regulate electrolyte balance?
Zona Glomerulosa
What is the term for the cluster of chromaffin cells found in the adrenal medulla?
Paraganglia
What is the function of Pancreatic Polypeptide?
To slow down the absorption of food from the intestine
This quiz covers the functions of the pituitary gland, including the types of cells present and the hormones they secrete. Learn about the role of gonadotrophs, acidophils, and chromophobes in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
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