Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Hormones > Gland notes > Flashcards

Gland notes Flashcards

1
Q

Pituitary Gland

A

Sella turcica of sphenoid bone
Adenohypophysis
Neurohypophysis-Infinibulum-hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Thyroid gland

A

Inferior larynx

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Parathyroid gland

A

4 embeded on posterior surface of thyroid gland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Adrenal gland

A 
Superior to kidney
Adrenal medulla (inner portion)
Adrenal cortex
Zona glomerulosa-outer
Zona Fasciculata-Thick middle later
Zona Reticularis-inner
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Pancreas

A 
Behind stomach and along duodenum
Both exocrine and endocrine
Pancreatic islets (of langerhans)-endocrine portion
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Pineal gland

A

Roof of third ventricle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Thymus

A

Within mediastinum above heart

Decreases in size as we mature-Goes away by 30

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Hormones (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions