Pituitary Gland Flashcards
1
Q
What portion of the pituitary is responsible for adenohypophysis?
A
Anterior
2
Q
What portion of the pituitary is responsible for neurohypophysis?
A
Posterior
3
Q
adenohypophysis
Embryology
A
Rathke’s pouch
4
Q
adenohypophysis
Connection to hypothalamus
A
Hypophyseal portal system
5
Q
adenohypophysis
Location
A
Sella turcica
6
Q
adenohypophysis
Hormones (all peptides)
A
- growth hormone thyroid stimulating hormone (check notes for this)
- Adrenal corticotrophin hormone
- Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Luteinizing hormone
- Prolactin
7
Q
neurohypophysis
Embryology
A
Ectoderm
8
Q
neurohypophysis
Connection to hypothalamus
A
Infundibulum or stalk
9
Q
neurohypophysis
Location
A
Sella turcica
10
Q
neurohypophysis
Hormones (all peptides)
A
- ADH - anti-diuretic hormone (AKA vasopressin or arginine vasopressin/AVP)
- Oxytocin
