ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Pituitary
;
Teleosts
;
Homotransplants
;
Histology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Whole pituitary glands were autotransplanted into the tail musculature of intact sticklebacks similar in size to the donors. The structure of the grafted pituitaries and of the in situ glands in the recipient and sham-operated fish was examined. The prolactin-secreting cells, thyrotrophs and possibly the gonadotrophs showed signs of being under inhibitory hypothalamic control whereas the somatotrophs appeared to be more autonomous of hypothalamic influence. The pars intermedia and corticotrophs appeared to be dependent upon the hypothalamus for maintenance of functional acitvity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00335686
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