GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the structure that connects the pituitary gland to the brain/central nervous system?
A
Hypophysis
B
Hypothalamus
C
Pancreas
D
Adrenal glands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your pituitary gland is divided into two main sections: the anterior pituitary (front lobe) and the posterior pituitary (back lobe). Your pituitary is connected to your hypothalamus through a stalk of blood vessels and nerves called the pituitary stalk (also known as infundibulum).

Detailed explanation-2: -Pituitary Gland The gland is connected to the hypothalamus of the brain by a slender stalk called the infundibulum. There are two distinct regions in the gland: the anterior lobe (adenohypophysis) and the posterior lobe (neurohypophysis).

Detailed explanation-3: -Anatomy of the pituitary gland The gland is attached to the hypothalamus (a part of the brain that affects the pituitary gland) by nerve fibers and blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hypothalamus region lies inferior and anterior to the thalamus. It connects to the pituitary gland by the stalk-like infundibulum. The pituitary gland consists of an anterior and posterior lobe, with each lobe secreting different hormones in response to signals from the hypothalamus.

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