WEEK 7: 7.4 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Flashcards
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What is the pituitary gland?
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a small, bulbous structure that dangles off the hypothalamus
2
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How is the pituitary gland attached to the hypothalamus?
A
a thinner piece of tissue called a pituitary stalk
3
Q
What significant structure is very close to the pituitary gland, and how can this cause visual discrepancies?
A
The optic chiasm, where enlargement of the pituitary gland can prevent the OC from transporting neurons that bring info from the eyes to the brain
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