Answer each questions with details and explanations 1) Describe the anatomy of t

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Answer each questions with details and explanations

1) Describe the anatomy of the pituitary gland in terms of

-Location within the bones of the head

-relation to the hypothalamus

-lobar structure

-blood supply and its significance

2) Discuss the input of two primary hypothalamic nuclei to the pituitary

3) Discuss the general structure of proopiomelanocortin, name the hormones that are derived from it, and outline the basic function of the two that are secreted from the intermediate lobe remnant.

Explanation / Answer

1) The pituitary gland is a pea-sized endocrine gland that sits at the base of the brain. Often referred to as the

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