Embryology of the Endocrine Organs Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Anterior pituitary
Posterior pituitary
A
ectoderm - rathke’s pouch
infundibulum - neural tissue
2
Q
Pancreas
A
outpouching of foregut
3
Q
Adrenal glands
A
cortex = mesoderm medulla = neural crest cells
4
Q
Thyroid
A
primitive pharynx and neural crest cells
5
Q
Parathyroid glands
A
superior = 4th pharyngeal pouch inferior = 3rd pharyngeal pouch
