Lecture 9 - development of pituitary gland

Question 1

the pituitary gland develops from which germ layer

Answer 1

ectoderm

Question 2

from which two specific sources/structures does the pituitary gland develop

Answer 2

rathke’s pouch - oropharyngeal ectoderm

and infundibulum - neuroectoderm

Question 3

pars intermedia, pars distalis, pars tuberalis are derivatives of __

Answer 3

rathke’s pouch