Match Posterior and Anterior Pituitary, Labelled A

question 74

Multiple Choice

Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a. through c., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-stores hormones synthesized by the hypothalamus

• A)applies to the posterior pituitary
• B)applies to the anterior pituitary
• C)applies to both the posterior and the anterior pituitary

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Definitions:

CCK

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone that stimulates the digestion of fat and protein by releasing bile from the gallbladder and digestive enzymes from the pancreas.

Genetically Obese Rats

Rats that become obese due to genetic predispositions, often used in studies to understand obesity in humans.

Lateral Hypothalamus

A part of the hypothalamus in the brain that plays a significant role in controlling hunger and thirst.

Aphagia

The inability to swallow or eat, often resulting from psychological issues or physical obstructions in the eating pathway.