Anterior pituitary histology Flashcards by Ellen Thomas | Brainscape

Q

What type of cells stain dark red?

A

Acidophils

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What type of cells stain dark blue?

A

Basophils (not the blood cells!)

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What type of cells stain light blue?

A

Chromophobes

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Q

Name some hormones that acidophils secrete?

A

Growth hormone

Prolactin

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Name some hormones that basophils secrete?

A

ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone)
FSH
LH

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Name a hormone that chromophobes secrete?

A

Thyroid stimulating hormone

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