The hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal gland

Question 1

The hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal gland

Hypothalamus gland

Answer 1

Region of brain

Receives sensory input from other regions of brain and the periphery

Sends efferent output via ANS and pituitary gland

Question 2

The hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal gland

2 regions of the pituitary gland

Answer 2

Posterior

Anterior

Question 3

The hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal gland

Where does the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland grow from

Answer 3

Down from floor of the thirf ventricle in brain

Question 4

The hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal gland

Where does the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland grow from

Answer 4

Up from the buccal cavity

Question 5

The hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal gland

Another name for the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland

Answer 5

Neurohypophysis

Question 6

The hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal gland

Another name for the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

Answer 6

Adenohypophysis