PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
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A type of cell in the hypothalamus that essentially functions as both a nerve cell and an endocrine cell because it generates nerve impulses and releases hormone into blood vessels.
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target cell
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neuroendocrine cell
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endocrine system
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endocrine gland
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The hypothalamus is a structure deep within your brain. It’s the main link between your endocrine system and your nervous system. Your hypothalamus keeps your body balanced in a stable state called homeostasis.
Detailed explanation-2: -The hypothalamus contains a cluster of neurosecretory cells that secrete the hypothalamic hormones.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main role of the posterior pituitary is to store and releases two hormones: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin). 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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