Endocrine Anatomy

Question 1

What hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland?

Answer 1

1. FSH, LH
2. ACTH
3. TSH
4. Growth Hormone
5. Prolactin
6. MSH
7. ADH
8. Oxytocin
   (Cell bodies are located in the hypothalamus)

Question 2

What arteries supply the pituitary?

Answer 2

Primary Capillary Plexus (superior hypophyseal arteries)
Hypophyseal Portal Veins
Secondary Capillary Plexus (Ant. Pit)
Hypophyseal Veins
Inferior Hypophyseal arteries (Post. Pit)

Question 3

What are the arteries that supply the adrenal glands?

Answer 3

Abdo Aorta –> Inferior Phrenic Artery –> Superior Supradrenal Artery (Right and Left) (T11)

Abdo Aorta –> Middle Supradrenal Artery (T12)

Abdo Aorta –> Right Inferior supradrenal artery

Abdo Aorta –> Left Renal Artery –> Left Inferior Supraadrenal Artery

Question 4

What is the blood supply of the pancreas?

Answer 4

Head and Neck: Superior Pancreatico-duodenal (Celiac); Inferior Pancreatico-duodenal (SMA)

Body and Tail –> Splenic Artery

Question 5

Remainder of Endocrine Physiology Notes

Answer 5

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