LAB Flashcards
1
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other name for pituitary
A
hypophysis cerebri
2
Q
other name for anterior and posterior pituitary
A
adenohypophysis, neurohypophysis
3
Q
neurohypophysis is composed of [ ], nerve tissue whose neurons secrete hormones rather than neurotransmitters
A
neurosecretory tissue
4
Q
resembles a bow tie in that it has two lateral lobes and a narrow isthmus that joins them in the middle
A
thyroid gland
5
Q
in parathyroid glands, [ ] form cords or rows, and are thought to be primary producers of hormones
A
chief cells
6
Q
in parathyroid glands, [ ] are scattered among the chief cells and are considered by some to be backup hormone producers
A
oxyphil cells
7
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