Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

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Which of the following statements about the pituitary gland is false?

The pituitary gland secretes hormones that regulate other endocrine glands.

The pituitary gland directly produces insulin.

The pituitary gland is divided into anterior and posterior lobes.

The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain.

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Identify the role of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system. It is known as the 'master gland' because it secretes hormones that regulate other endocrine glands.

Understand the structure of the pituitary gland. It is divided into two lobes: the anterior lobe (adenohypophysis) and the posterior lobe (neurohypophysis).

Locate the pituitary gland anatomically. It is situated at the base of the brain, within a bony structure called the sella turcica.

Review the hormones produced by the pituitary gland. The anterior lobe produces hormones like growth hormone, ACTH, TSH, LH, FSH, and prolactin, while the posterior lobe releases oxytocin and vasopressin (ADH).

Clarify the production of insulin. Insulin is not produced by the pituitary gland; it is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas. Therefore, the statement that the pituitary gland directly produces insulin is false.