1. Anatomy
    2. 1. Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis Cerebri)
    2. Thyroid Gland
  2. Physiology
    3. 3. Introduction to Endocrinology
    4. any
  3. Pathology
  4. Pharmacology
  5. Microbiology
  6. Biochemistry
Anatomy
1. Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis Cerebri)
INTRODUCTION
  1. Pituitary gland is small endocrine gland.
  2. It secretes regulatory hormones which regulates functions of other endocrine glands. So, it is also called as Master of Endocrine Orchestra.
LOCATION
Hypophyseal fossa/ Sella turcica of the sphenoid bone
DEVELOPMENT
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    1. The hypophysis, or pituitary gland, develops from two completely different parts.
    2. An ectodermal outpocketing of the stomodeum immediately in front of the buccopharyngeal membrane known as Rathke's pouch.
    3. A downward extension of the diencephalon, the infundibulum. When the embryo is approximately 3 weeks old, Rathke's pouch appears as an evagination of the oral cavity and subsequently grows dorsally toward the infundibulum.
    4. By the end of the second month, it loses its connection with the oral cavity and is then in close contact with the infundibulum.
    5. During further development, cells in the anterior wall of Rathke's pouch increase rapidly in number and form the anterior lobe of the hypophysis, or adenohypophysis.
    6. A small extension of this lobe, the Pars tuberalis, grows along the stalk of the infundibulum and eventually surrounds it.
    7. The posterior wall of Rathke's pouch develops into the pars intermedia, which in humans seems to have little significance.
    8. The infundibulum gives rise to the stalk, or posterior lobe of the hypophysis (neurohypophysis).

    Question Answers

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    Mention the parts, relations and arterial supply of pituitary gland.

    [2067]

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    Mention the microscopic features of anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis). Describe briefly on hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system.

    [2066]

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    Explain the development and relation of pituitary gland.

    (4 + 4= 8)

    [2065]

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    Mention the source of development of pituitary gland. Explain its blood supply.

    (2 + 2= 4)

    [2061]

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    Describe: Pituitary gland

    [2056]

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    What are the sources of development of the pituitary gland? Name the cells involved in the secretion of different hormones. 

    [2055, 2052]

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    Write short notes on: Secretion of anterior pituitary.

    [2054]

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    Explain the gross anatomy of pituitary gland. Define hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system.

    (4 + 1= 5)

    [2072]

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