Questions

1. What is the functional significance of the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system?

2. What factors control the secretion of parathyroid hormone?

3. What is the consequence of parathyroid hypofunction?

4. How does parathyroid hormone act?

Be certain that you understand the functional significance of the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system as discussed in lecture.

Electron Micrographs

Be sure that you examine the electron micrographs in the lab.