Neuroendocrinology

Question 1

What is the most common genetic cause for combined pituitary hormone deficiency?
(Williams 13th edition, Chap7, p119)

Answer 1

PROP 1 mutation

Question 2

The neural lobe of the posterior pituitary gland is a collection of axons arising from what neurons of the hypothalamus?
(Williams 13th edition, Chap7, p119)

Answer 2

Magnicellular neurons in the paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus and supraoptic nucleus

Question 3

What is the functional link between the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland? (Williams 13th edition, Chap7, p120)

Answer 3

Median eminence