19.2.2 - The Pituitary Gland
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What are the two lobes of the pituitary gland?
💡 Hint: Think about the parts responsible for hormone production and storage.
What hormone does the posterior pituitary store?
💡 Hint: Consider the hormones related to childbirth and water retention.
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What is the primary role of the anterior pituitary?
💡 Hint: Consider what functions each part of the gland performs.
True or False: Acromegaly can develop from a lack of Growth Hormone.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between hormone overproduction and the resulting disorders.
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Design an experiment to test the effects of excess Growth Hormone. What measurements would you take to assess changes in growth?
💡 Hint: Think of both immediate and long-term effects on physical growth.
Analyze the symptoms that would arise from a deficiency in Vasopressin. How would they affect daily life?
💡 Hint: Consider how often people need to use the restroom or drink water in a day.
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