Histological Structure Of Pituitary Gland

Histological Structure Of Pituitary Gland

Question 1. Histology of Pituitary Gland
Answer:

• It is also called hypophysis cerebri
• It has been divided into
  • Anterior partpars anterior
  • Intermediate partpars intermedia
  • Posterior partpars posterior
  • Pars posterior & infundibular stalk together forms neurohypophysis
  • Pars anterior & pars intermedia forms adenohypophysis

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Question 2. Adrenal Cortex Zone Fasciculatum
Answer:

• It is the middle layer of Suprarenal cortex
• It forms middle 3/5th of the cortex

Adrenal cortex zone fasciculatum Cells:

• They are arranged in straight columns
• Sinusoids intervene between them
• Cells are large, polyhedral
• Contains basophilic cytoplasm & vesicular nuclei
• They are rich in lipids & vitamin C
• They produce glucocorticoids

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