Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

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Multiple Choice

The hypophyseal portal system transports releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus to the __________.

ovaries

adrenal glands

thyroid gland

parathyroid glands

anterior pituitary gland (adenohypophysis)

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Understand the role of the hypophyseal portal system: It is a network of blood vessels that connects the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland, allowing hormones to be transported directly between these two structures.

Identify the function of releasing and inhibiting hormones: These hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and regulate the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.

Recognize the target of the hypophyseal portal system: The anterior pituitary gland (adenohypophysis) is the specific target for these hormones, as it is responsible for producing and releasing various hormones that regulate bodily functions.

Differentiate between the anterior and posterior pituitary gland: The anterior pituitary gland is distinct from the posterior pituitary, which receives hormones directly from the hypothalamus via nerve fibers rather than through the portal system.

Conclude that the hypophyseal portal system specifically transports hormones to the anterior pituitary gland, not to other glands such as the ovaries, adrenal glands, thyroid gland, or parathyroid glands.