Pituitary 1 - Digital Histology The pituitary gland is often called the master gland because it regulates numerous physiological systems, with many of its hormones targeting other endocrine organs The hypophysis consists of two portions, the neurohypophysis and the adenohypophysis
Glandular tissue: The Histology Guide The pituitary (also known as the hypophysis) is found at the base of the brain, about 1cm in diameter, lying beneath the third ventricle in a bony cavity (sella turcica) in the base of the skull It has a complex structure This diagram of the pituitary shows its main features
Pituitary | Endocrine Glands - Histology Guide Histology of the pituitary - anterior pituitary, pars distalis (chromophils, acidophils, basophils, chromophobes), pars intermedia, and posterior pituitary
Development and Microscopic Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland We provide an overview of the molecular drivers of pituitary organogenesis and illustrate the anatomy and histology of the mature pituitary gland, comprising adenohypophysis (anterior lobe), neurohypophysis (posterior lobe), pars intermedia (intermediate lobe), and infundibulum (pituitary stalk)
Anatomy and Histology of the Pituitary Gland - Colorado State University The pituitary gland or hypophysis is derived from two embryologically-distinct tissues As such, it is composed of both neural and glandular tissue Both tissues produce hormones that affect a large number of physiological processes
Neurohypophysis: Anatomy and function | Kenhub The neurohypophysis is formed by pituicytes, a type of glial cell and is embedded with a mass of unmyelinated neurons It is divided into two main elements: the pars nervosa and the infundibular stalk
Posterior Pituitary Gland Pituicytes are modified axon terminals of nerve fibers originating from the hypothalamus Using the traditional H E stain, these structures are poorly visualized