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Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2017

A specimen presents an endocrine system organ covered with capsule made of connective tissue. Septa branch off from the capsule inwards and divide the organ into lobules. Each lobule consists of two cell types: neurosecretory pinealocytes (polygonal cells with processes) located in the center and gliacytes (astrocytes) located at the periphery. What organ is represented in this specimen?

Answer options

  1. Hypothalamus
  2. Adrenal medulla
  3. Epiphysis
  4. Pituitary gland
  5. Thyroid gland
Correct answer

Epiphysis

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