Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
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Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Theresa Bidle
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What is the anatomic connection between the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary?
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- What is the major function of the Posterior pituitary?arrow_forwardThe HPA axis include the following components: a.) Hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland and adrenal cortex b.) Hypothalamus, posterior pituitary gland and adrenal cortex c.) Hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland and adrenal medulla d.) Hypothalamus, posterior pituitary gland and adrenal medullaarrow_forwardIn what sense does the pituitary “take orders” from the target organs under its command?arrow_forward
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- What are the three zones of the outer cortex region of the adrenal gland?arrow_forwardWhat are two benefits of having a portal system connect the median eminence of the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary? simple answerarrow_forwardThe hypothalamic-pituitary portal is categorized as the "local bloodstream." How does this compare to the "general bloodstream" of the posterior pituitary? a) The local bloodstream connects the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary whereas the general bloodstream connects the pituitary and the rest of the body. b) The local bloodstream connects the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary whereas the general bloodstream connects the pituitary and the rest of the body. c) There is no distinction between the two.arrow_forward
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