UNSW Embryology

DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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Human Embryo (stage 22) selected High power

Human Embryo (selected sections)

A7: Hypophysis.

B2: Neurohypophysis (infundibular part with hypothalamic recess of 3rd ventricle).

Residual lumen of Rathke's pouch, pars intermedia. Sphenoid cartilage.

C2,C3: Thyroid gland.

C5,C6: Thymus gland.

Self Assessment Questions

1. List the main features of the development of the pituitary.

2. How is the adrenal formed? What is the major difference between the fetal and adult adrenal?

3. In what way can the fetus influence parturition?

About Notes

Lecture notes from the Anat 3311 1997 Science Embryology course compiled and written by Dr Mark Hill. Some notes derived from historic class notes.
Note Links to OMIM Entries are copies of originals for computers without internet access. Computers with internet access can directly access the database.

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