Embryology of the Endocrine Organs Flashcards

1
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Anterior pituitary

Posterior pituitary

A

ectoderm - rathke’s pouch

infundibulum - neural tissue

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2
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Pancreas

A

outpouching of foregut

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3
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Adrenal glands

A
cortex = mesoderm
medulla = neural crest cells
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4
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Thyroid

A

primitive pharynx and neural crest cells

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5
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Parathyroid glands

A
superior = 4th pharyngeal pouch
inferior = 3rd pharyngeal pouch
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