ENDOCRINE GLAND HISTOLOGY

Question 1

What is another name for follicular cells?

Answer 1

Thyrocytes

Question 2

What classification of cell is the follicle when it is active or secreting hormone?

Answer 2

Columnar

Question 3

What are the embryological origins of the parathyroid gland?

Answer 3

Inferior (x2) = 3rd pharyngeal pouch
Superior (x2) = 4th pharyngeal pouch

Question 4

Where are parafollicular C cells found?

Answer 4

In space between follicle and basal lamina

Question 5

What are the two types of cells found in the parathyroid gland?

Answer 5

Oxyphil cells = Developing principle cells
Principle cells (chief cells) = secrete parathyroid hormones

Question 6

Which cells are more numerous in the parathyroid gland?

Answer 6

Principle cells

Question 7

What are the 3 types of islet cells in the pancreas and what do they do?

Answer 7

alpha = insulin
beta = glucagon
delta = somatostatin

Question 8

The pancreas has 2 ducts that drain into what?

Answer 8

The duodenum