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Hypophysis

Hypophysis --> pituitary gland

a small oval shaped endocrine gland situated at the base of the brain in the fossa (depression) of the sphenoid bone. The overall role is to regulate growth and metabolism. The gland is divided into the posterior and anterior pituitary, each responsible for the production of its own unique hormones. The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain.


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LC!: British Girls Vs. Scandie's

... of say, the aciant Egyptian Queen Nefertiti, and conclude that she was likely a beautifull women. Later, one of us proposed a rather radical hypophysis: Around 800- 1000 AD, the Vikings (Scandinavian countrys) plunderd all of Britain, not only stealing gold, but also beutifull women. He proposed ...

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by ManBearPig89
Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:53 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LC!: British Girls Vs. Scandie's
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Unknown disease in Malaysia,1 of my friend infected.Pls Help

... in number (and vary their estrogen and progesterone outputs) during the course of the menstrual cycle. The hypothalamus, through the pituitary (hypophysis), starts each cycle, but the feedback mechanism is progesterone levels. There are estrogen receptors in the brain (as well as elsewhere), ...

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by Darby
Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:12 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unknown disease in Malaysia,1 of my friend infected.Pls Help
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Views: 9776

Animation of Rathke's pouch, and also info KiSS neurons

I hope somebody could give me an animation or video from the formation of the hypophysis, and thus Rathke's pouch. I also need an animation or some information about the KiSS neurons in the AVPV.

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by Aniet
Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:17 pm
 
Forum: Biology Movies
Topic: Animation of Rathke's pouch, and also info KiSS neurons
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Views: 2310

diabeties

Diabetes insipidus isn't a pancreas problem, it's a pituitary / hypophysis problem.

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by Darby
Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:29 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: diabeties
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Views: 21558

Hypophysis removal

Remove Hypophysis means?

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by sachin
Tue Jan 16, 2007 2:52 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hypophysis removal
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Views: 2288
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