Pituitary Gland | MCQs

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A somatic cell is any cell of the body except sperm and egg cells.

Somatic cells are diploid, meaning that they contain two sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent.

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The release of hormones by the pituitary gland is regulated by releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones produced by the hypothalamus.

Specifically, the growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) stimulates the release of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary, while somatostatin inhibits its release.

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The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands

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 The hormone that is not secreted by the anterior pituitary gland is Oxytocin. 

Oxytocin is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, while the anterior pituitary secretes hormones

Like growth hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and adrenocorticotropic hormone

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ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone), also known as vasopressin.

It is released by the hypothalamus in the brain and stored in the posterior pituitary gland.

ADH regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to increased water retention and decreased urine production.

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The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain.

It is below the hypothalamus.

It sits in a hollowed-out area of the sphenoid bone called the sella turcica.

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The hypothalamus begins the process of ovulation by releasing GnRH in a pulsatile fashion.

This pulsatile release causes the anterior pituitary to release LH and FSH, which then act on the ovarian follicle.

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