MIDTERMS - ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Flashcards
1
Q
The “classic” endocrine glands in the human body include the?
A
pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and pineal glands.
2
Q
Pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain beneath the third ventricle, sitting in a bony cavity in the base of the skull
A
Sella turcica
3
Q
Pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus via the?
A
Pituitary stalk/Infundibulum.
4
Q
Posterior pituitary is also known as the _________________- or the _______________________.
A
neurohypophysis, pars nervosa