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Which vessel sends branches to the thyroid larynx tongue skin and muscles of the anterior face and posterior scalp?
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External Carotid Artery
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Why would a person have thyroid problems if his anterior pituitary gland was damaged?
Anterior pituitary secretes the hormone THS. That is thyroid stimulating hormone. In absence of the anterior pituitary the hormone is not secreted by the thyroid and you get the hypothyroidism.
What are the names of glands in the human body?
The main endocrine glands are: Hypothalamus, (anterior/posterior) pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroids, thymus, adrenals, pancreas (aka Islets of Langerhans) , and gonads.
Is prolactin produced in the anterior pituitary gland?
Yes. The Thyroid stimulating hormone is produced by anterior Pituitary gland.It increases the secretions of Thyroid gland, which in turn decreases the secretions of Thyroid stimulating hormone.Decrease in secretions of Thyroid stimulating hormone, decreases the the secretions of Thyroid gland. Decrease in secretions of Thyroid gland increases secretions of Thyroid stimulation hormone.This is called as a negative feed back mechanism.There is over all control of Hypothalamus over Pituitary gland.
What small yellowish glands are located in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland?
kabuki issmall yellowish glands are located in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
Where are the parathyroid gland located?
On the posterior surface of the thyroid glands.
What is the name of the large cartilage of the anterior larynx?
The most prominent cartilage in the anterior larynx is the thyroid cartilage. The thyroid cartilage is a shield shaped structure made of hyaline cartilage.
What gland secretes prolactin?
Oxytocin, also knwon as the "cuddle hormone" is produced in hypothalamic neurons.
Are the parathyroid glands posterior to the hypothalamus?
No,it is not in brain.It is in thyroid.
What glands are located on the posterior surface of the thyroid?
You have two pairs of parathyroid glands there besides the thyroid gland. They are of very small size as compared to the thyroid gland.
Where is thyroid stimulating hormone synthesized?
Anterior Pituitary
What do cells in the thyroid gland respond to?
Thyroid stimulating hormone, released from the anterior pituitary gland.
What gland secretes the thyroid-stimulating hormone?
The Anterior pituitary gland secretes the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) this targets the thyroid gland, stimulating the release of thyroid hormones. Thyroid-stimulating horomone(TSH) is secreted by the Pitutary gland( Specifically thyrotrope cells of Anterior pitutary gland). TSH regulates thyroid gland.
