There are large endocrinocytes in the wall of the follicles and in the interfollicular layers of the connective tissue on the thyroid gland. The secretory granules of endocrinocytes are osmiofilic and argyphilic. Name these cells. Paratyrocytes. Calcitoninocytes. Pituitary O Pinealocytes. O Tyrocytes.

Which of the following hormones has theleast in common with the others?a. adrenocorticotropic hormoneb. follicle-stimulating hormonec. thyrotropind. thyroxinee. prolactin

Which of these endocrine cells are also target cells for other hormones? (choose the most inclusive answer)     adrenal cortex endocrine cells     adrenal cortex endocrine cells and thyroid endocrine cells     adrenal cortex endocrine cells, thyroid endocrine cells, and anterior pituitary endocrine cells     none of the above endocrine cells are target cells for other hormones

Hormone Producing Structures, their Hormones & Hormone Functions

Which are the most important anterior pituitary hormones and their actions. Identify how deficiency or overproduction of these hormones may affect the body’s functions.

Parathyroid hormone is released when blood calcium levels fall. This is considered to be a form of hormonal stimulation. O Neural O Hormonal O Humoral O Muscular

True or false: Most of the releasing hormones originate from the posterior pituitary.

Magocellular vs Parvocellular neurosecretory cells- how do these relate to the anatomy of the anterior and post terior pituitary gland?

Which hormone may be in high concentrations in the hypophyseal portal vein?   oxytocin    gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)          melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)

What are some causes of hypersecretion of hormones? Tumors O None of these is correct O Atrophy of the gland Two of these answers are correct Cancer