Thyroid Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Pituitary gland location
A
Lies inferrior to optic chiasm
Connected yo hypothalamus via pititary stalk
Formed of separate anterior and posterior parts
2
Q
Anterior pituitary
A
No direct arterial supply
Portal venous supply from hypothalamus (superior hypophyseal artery)
Contains 5 types of hormone producing cells that produce 6 hormones
Horrmone production is stimulated by hypothalamus
