Pituitary Gland Flashcards
1
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Adenohypophysis: Portion of Pituitary
A
Anterior
2
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Neurohypophysis: Portion of Pituitary
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Posterior
3
Q
Adenohypophysis: Embryology
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Rathke’s Pouch
4
Q
Neurohypophysis: Embryology
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Ectoderm
5
Q
Adenohypophysis: Connection to hypothalamus
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Hypophyseal portal system
6
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Neurohypophysis: Connection to hypothalamus
A
Infundibulum or stalk
7
Q
Adenohypophysis: Location
A
Sella Turcica
8
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Neurohypophysis: Location
A
Sella Turcica
9
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Adenohypophysis: Hormones
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- GH/Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- Adrenal Corticotrophin Hormone
- FSH
- Luteinizing Hormone
- Prolactin
10
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Neurohypophysis: Hormones
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- ADH (anti-diuretic hormone)
- Oxytocin