Course Outline
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- Pituitary Anatomy and Histology
- Pituitary Location
- Gland Structure
- Histological Features
- Histologic Features of the Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Relationship to Hypothalamus
- Hypothalamic Regulation of the Pituitary
- Neuroendocrine - Neurotransmitter Effect on Hormone Secretion
- Neuroendocrine and Neurotransmitter Effects
- Feedback and Inhibition of Neurotransmitters
- What are the primary regions of the pituitary gland?
- Pituitary Function
- Functions of the Adenohypophysis
- Functions of the Neurohypophysis
- Neurohypophysis Functions
- Primary Roles of the Pituitary Hormones
- Regulating Hormone Secretion
- Regulation of Hormone Secretion
- Regulating Growth and Development
- Regulation of Growth and Development
- Regulating Lactation
- Other Roles of the Pituitary Hormones
- Skin Pigmentation
- Regulation of Mood and Pain
- Which of the following are among the primary functions of the pituitary gland?
- Endocrine Relationships with Target Tissues
- Endocrine Relationships with Target Tissues
- Thyroid Gland
- Liver, Bones, Muscles
- Adrenal Cortex
- The Gonads
- Adipose Tissues
- Pituitary Role in Adipose Tissue Hormone Production
- Mammary Glands
- Prolactin Control and Feedback
- Oxytocin
- Osmoreceptors
- Disorders of the Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Gland Disorders
- Hyperproduction of Pituitary Hormones
- Hypoproduction of Pituitary Hormones
- Conditions Associated with Pituitary Hypoproduction
- An example of a pituitary hormone being underproduced that has a direct effect on another endocrine system is:
- Benign Neoplastic Conditions
- Benign Hyperplasia of the Pituitary
- Malignant Conditions of the Pituitary
- Laboratory Analysis of Pituitary Hormones
- The Laboratory's Role in Assessing Pituitary Function
- The Gonadotropins
- Measuring the Gonadotropins
- Growth Hormone
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- Prolactin
- Adrenocorticotropin Hormone
- Laboratory Analysis of ACTH
- Anti-Diuretic Hormone
- Laboratory Assessment of ADH
- Physicians rely upon the accurate, sensitive, and timely analysis of pituitary hormones to assist in diagnosing and treating endocrine disorders, wher...
- Clinical Case Studies
- References
Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Basic to Intermediate
Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists, medical technologists, and technicians. This course is also appropriate for medical laboratory science students and pathology residents.
Course Description: This course is intended to provide the basic information necessary regarding the pituitary gland and its role in the regulation of various functions of the body, and the importance of the clinical laboratory in assessing pituitary function.
Author Information: Jack A. Maggiore, PhD, MT(ASCP) serves as Associate Laboratory Director of the Core Laboratory Operations and Point of Care Testing and Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Maggiore is a medical technologist, certified by the ASCP, with a Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry and a Doctorate in Pathology from the University of Illinois. His expertise includes clinical instrumentation, method development and validation, quality assurance, medical device clinical trials, and scientific regulatory affairs. His clinical research interests include the development of novel biomarkers for chronic diseases using blood spots and other non-conventional samples. Dr. Maggiore holds several medical device patents and has authored more than fifty peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters.
Reviewer Information:
Rory Huschka, M. Ed., MT(ASCP), has several years of experience as a medical technologist, supervisor, and educator and is currently a Program Director at MediaLab, Inc. Rory holds a BS degree in Medical Technology from North Dakota State University and a Masters in Educational Leadership.
Roger Beckering, M.Ed., BA (Chemistry), MLT(ASCP) has been an educator of medical laboratory sciences for over 25 years. He started as an instructor at the Medical Institute of Minnesota (MIM), later known as Argosy University. At Argosy, Roger held positions as Professor, Clinical Coordinator, and Program Director. In 2014, Roger moved to the Phoenix area where he works as a Professor and Administrator for MLT and MLS programs at Brookline College.
