PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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: -Your pituitary gland has two main parts, or lobes: the anterior (front) lobe and the posterior (back) lobe.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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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