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Which of the following is secreted by nerve fibers in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
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antidiuretic hormone
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What is secreted by the neurosecretory cells in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
The posterior pituitary has neurosecretory tissue. It is activated by impulses from the hypothalamus and release hormones such as oxytocin and ADH.
Why is pituitary known as the master gland?
The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of the endocrine system, because it controls the functions of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain. The gland is attached to the hypothalamus (a part of the brain that affects the pituitary gland) by nerve fibers. The pituitary gland itself consists of three sections:the anterior lobethe intermediate lobethe posterior lobe
Where do sensory nerve fibers enter the spinal cord?
The dorsal column or medial lemniscus.
What type of fibers make up the posterior and anterior roots of the spinal nerve?
Both Afferent and Efferentboth sensory and motorContains motor & sensory fibers!The spinal cord consists of nerve fibers that are afferent and efferent.
What are the constituent fibers that make up the posterior commissure of epithalamus?
It is formed of transverse decussating fibres of both sides that are derived from posterior commsiural nucleus, interstitial nucleus of Cajal and Darkschewitsch nucleus.
How many bundles of commisural fibers that can be found in the white matter of cerebrum?
5 = corpus callosum + anterior commisure + hippocampal commisure + posterior commisure + habenular commisure
What causes an Posterior annular tear of L5-S1?
A posterior annular tear is a tear in the ligament fibers that cover the inner core of a disc. The discs separate each vertebra in your spine. A posterior annular tear in the L5-S1 discs indicates the location in which these tears occur. L5 is the fifth and lowest of the lumbar vertebra and the S1 is the first and highest sacral vertebra.
Which of the following does not receive branch fibers of the vagus nerves?
Inferior hypogastric plexus
What is a posterior annular tear in L5 S1 disc mean?
A posterior annular tear is a tear in the ligament fibers that cover the inner core of a disc. The discs separate each vertebra in your spine. A posterior annular tear in the L5-S1 discs indicates the location in which these tears occur. L5 is the fifth and lowest of the lumbar vertebra and the S1 is the first and highest sacral vertebra.
What hormone is secreted by the muscle fibers in the heart's atrium?
It's Atrial Natriuretic Peptide also known as Atrial Natriuretic Factor or Atrial Natriuretic Hormone or sometimes called Atriopeptin
What is Nerve to pterygoid canal?
1- Formed by the junction of greater petroal n + deep petrosal n. 2- Enters the pterygopalatine fossa posteriorly after passing the pterygoid canal and joins the pterygopalatine ganglion on the posterior aspect. 3-it contains: A- Special sensory afferent fibers (Taste) B- Preganglionic parasympthatic fibers. C- Postganglionic sympthatic fibers. Hope that helps!
Is the uvula a muscle?
The palatine uvula is a conic projection from the posterior edge of the middle of the soft palate, composed of connective tissue containing a number of racemose glands, and some muscular fibers (musculus uvulae).
