Pituitary Gland Anatomy CH 16
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What does the posterior pituitary gland consist of?
Neural tissue
What does the anterior pituitary gland consist of?
Glandular tissue
How is the posterior pituitary connected to the hypothalamus?
By nerve fibers (direct neural connection)
How is the anterior pituitary connected to the hypothalamus?
By blood vessels - hypophyseal portal system (primary capillary plexus, hypophyseal portal veins, secondary capillary plexus)
Does the posterior pituitary make or store hormones?
STORES hormones made by the hypothalamus (does not make them)
Does the anterior pituitary make or store hormones?
SYNTHESIZES (makes) AND RELEASES its own hormones
What is the purpose of the hypophyseal portal system?
Speedy delivery of hypothalamic hormones to anterior pituitary and prevents dilution
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