MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pituitary gland consists of a(n)
A
anterior lobe
B
both lobes
C
posterior lobe
D
tri-lobe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is made up of two distinct regions called the anterior lobe and posterior lobe, which are functionally active. There is an intermediate lobe in between them. The anterior lobe secretes the majority of hormones from the pituitary gland, which are under the regulation of the hormones secreted from the hypothalamus.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pituitary has two lobes, the anterior and the posterior lobe. Each of the two lobes of the pituitary gland contains different types of cells and produces different types of hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pituitary gland itself consists of 2 major structures: Anterior lobe. Posterior lobe.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pituitary glands are made of the anterior lobe and posterior lobe. The anterior lobe produces and releases hormones. The posterior lobe does not produce hormones per se-this is done by nerve cells in the hypothalamus-but it does release them into the circulation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Both of the lobes of your pituitary gland are connected to your hypothalamus (a part of your brain) through a stalk that contains blood vessels and nerve cells.

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