Abstract
In the previous chapter, we examined some characteristics of protein hormones, including those of the pituitary. In this chapter, we concentrate on the tissue structure of the pituitary and the relationship of this gland’s morphology to its secretions.
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Goldman, B.D. (1981). Histology of the Pituitary. In: Adler, N.T. (eds) Neuroendocrinology of Reproduction. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3875-8_2
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