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Pituitary Gland Flashcards

1
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Adenohypophysis is what portion of the pituitary?

A

Anterior

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2
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Adenohypophysis has what embryology?

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Rathke’s pouch

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3
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How is the Adenohypophysis connect to the hypothalamus

A

Hypophysial portal system

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4
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What is the location of the pituitary?

A

Sella turcica

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5
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The pituitary gland makes what type of hormones?

A

Protein/polypeptide hormones

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Name the 6 hormones of Adenohypophysis?

A

GH
TSH (thyroid stimulating)
ACH (adrenal corticotrophin)
FSH (follicle stimulating)
LH (luteinizing)
Prolactin

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Neurohypophysis is what portion of the pituitary?

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Posterior

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8
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Neurohypophysis has what embryology?

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Ectoderm

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How is the Neurohypophysis connected to the hypothalamus

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Infundibulum or stalk

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10
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Name the 2 hormones produced by the Neurohypophysis

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ADH (anti-diuretic) (AKA Vasopressin or arginine vasopressin, AVP)
Oxytocin

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