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1⚘Anterior pituitary cells are classified according to their staining properties and by their specific secretory products, which can be identified by immunocytochemical and electron microscopic techniques. Which one of the following is the most abundant cell population of the anterior pituitary gland? |
A. Corticotrophs B. Gonadotrophs C. Lactotrophs D. Somatotrophs E. Thyrotrophs |
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1. D. Somatotrophs constitute around 50% of anterior pituitary cell population (See Table 1.1). These are generally acidophilic. |
Table 1.1 Various cell population of pituitary gland with their staining characteristics |
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