Pituitary Gland Flashcards

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Adenohypophysis: Portion of Pituitary

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Anterior

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Neurohypophysis: Portion of Pituitary

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Posterior

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3
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Adenohypophysis: Embryology

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Rathke’s Pouch

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4
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Neurohypophysis: Embryology

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Ectoderm

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5
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Adenohypophysis: Connection to hypothalamus

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Hypophyseal portal system

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6
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Neurohypophysis: Connection to hypothalamus

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Infundibulum or stalk

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7
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Adenohypophysis: Location

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Sella Turcica

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8
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Neurohypophysis: Location

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Sella Turcica

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9
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Adenohypophysis: Hormones

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  • GH/Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
  • Adrenal Corticotrophin Hormone
  • FSH
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Prolactin
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Neurohypophysis: Hormones

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  • ADH (anti-diuretic hormone)
  • Oxytocin
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