HPA Flashcards
1
Q
What is the hypothalamus?
A
Cluster of nuclei located in the diencephalon
2
Q
What does the hypothalamus do?
A
Regulates homeostasis
3
Q
The pituitary gland is also known as
A
The “Master Gland” of the endocrine system
4
Q
What is the adenohypophysis?
A
The anterior pituitary gland
Derived from glandular tissue
5
Q
What is the hypophyseal portal system?
A
Capillary network between the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary gland
Hypothalamus transmits signaling hormones to stimulate the adenohypophysis to release certain hormones
6
Q
What is the neurohypophysis?
A
The posterior pituitary gland
7
Q
How does the hypothalamus signal the posterior pituitary gland?
A
Axonal transport
