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Does the internal structure of the pituitary resemble that of the brain?
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∙ 11y ago
yes the internal structure of brain resemble to brain
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What structure connects the pituitary gland to the underside of the brain?
The structure that connects the pituitary gland to the underside of the brain is called the infundibulum or pituitary stalk. This stalk is a thin connection that allows for communication between the hypothalamus in the brain and the pituitary gland, which is often referred to as the "master gland" of the endocrine system.
What brain structure controls the pituitary gland?
The portion of the brain that controls the pituitary gland is known as the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland is responsible for all the functions in the body.
Secretory organ at the base of the brain?
The brain stem is located at the base of the brain, but maybe you are referring to the pituitary gland. The cerebellum is a fist sized structure located at the base of the brain. It has many more neurons than the cortex.
Were is the pituitary?
The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland in the brain. It sits a bony structure on the cranial floor called the Sella Turcica, which translates to Turkish saddle, named for the shape of the structure. When looking at the blood vessels of the brain the pituitary is very easy to locate. It sits in the middle of the circle of Willis, a ring a blood vessels at the heart of the 'lobster-like' network.
Does the meninges serosa cover the pituitary gland?
No, the meninges serosa does not cover the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, within a bony structure called the sella turcica, and is not typically surrounded by meninges.
What brain structure does the circle of Willis encircle?
The circle of Willis is a ring of arteries located at the base of the brain that supplies blood to the brain and surrounding structures. It primarily encircles the sella turcica, which is a bony structure in the middle cranial fossa that contains the pituitary gland.
Is Pituitary Gland part of the brain?
yes, the pituitary gland is at the base of the brain.
What does Pituitary in brain produces?
Pituitary is not supposed to be the part of the brain. It lies in pituitary fossa. It is connected to the brain via small stalk. It produce large number of hormones.
What is pituitary of brain?
The pituitary of the brain sits in a tiny bony space called the sella turcica.
Why is an mri of the brain done in a patient with pituitary diabetes insipidus?
Because the pituitary gland is in the brain.
Where is the pituitary housed?
right bellow the top of your neck, on ether side of your jugular
Which brain structure serves as a relay station between the brain and the endocrine system?
The hypothalamus has neural outputs to the pituitary gland, which is the main gland for the endocrine system
