hypothalamus - anterior pituitary diagram Flashcards
hypothalamic neurosecretory neurons are described as
parracellular neurons
hypothalamic neurosecretory neurons carry hormones from _ to _
hypothalamus, primary plexus
what is the primary plexus described as
capillaries that take up hormones from the hypothalamus
where is the primary plexus located
median eminence
what does the hypophysial portal vessel do
carries hypothalamic hormones to anterior pituitary
the second capillary bed is in series with
primary plexus
anterior pituitary is described as
an endocrine gland
* has endocrine cells
anterior pituitary is described as
an endocrine gland
* has endocrine cells
cells of anterior pituitaru release
hormones like GH and TSH
secondary capillaries plexus takes up
hormones into the blood
what hormone are in the ant. pituitary
FSH and LH, GH, TSH, prolactin, ACTH
trophic hormones
stimulate target organs
