Chapter Five The Hypothalamus And Pituitary Gland Flashcards

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Adenohyphosis

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Anterior pituitary

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How does the pituitary develop

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As two independent structures. Anterior pituitary is developed in the endoderm. Etc

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Neurohypophysis

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Posterior pituitary

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Commonest space-occupying lesions in the pituitary fossa

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Benign adenomas

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Non functioning adenoma

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Does not secrete known active hormones

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