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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In what way are the posterior pituitary and anterior pituitary similar?

Both store hormones produced by the hypothalamus.

Both release hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Both are involved in the production of oxytocin.

Both are directly connected to the hypothalamus by nerve fibers.

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Understand the roles of the posterior and anterior pituitary glands. The posterior pituitary stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus, while the anterior pituitary produces its own hormones.

Recognize that both the posterior and anterior pituitary glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream, which is a key similarity between them.

Identify the connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary glands. The posterior pituitary is directly connected to the hypothalamus by nerve fibers, whereas the anterior pituitary is connected via blood vessels in the hypophyseal portal system.

Note that oxytocin is produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary, not the anterior pituitary. Therefore, involvement in oxytocin production is not a similarity.

Summarize the key similarity: Both the posterior and anterior pituitary glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream, despite differences in hormone production and connection to the hypothalamus.