Pituitary Gland Histology

Описание: This video explains pituitary gland histology using a single visual mnemonic built around a split mango pit.
Each symbol in the sketch corresponds to a high-yield histologic concept, allowing quick recall without memorization.

Symbol → Meaning Breakdown

Overall Scene
• Mango pit split into two regions = Pituitary gland divided into two histologically distinct parts
• More active-looking side of the pit = Hormone-producing tissue
• Hard, fibrous side of the pit = Neural tissue specialized for hormone storage and release



Hormone-Producing Cell Symbols
• Pink volcano = Acidophils, which stain pink with eosin
• Volcano eruption upward = Growth hormone secretion
• Milky material flowing from the volcano = Prolactin secretion



Multi-Hormone Producing Cell Symbols
• Blue-purple basin = Basophils, which stain with hematoxylin
• Basin collecting multiple inputs = One cell type producing multiple hormones
• “FLAT” associated with the basin = FSH, LH, ACTH, and TSH



Inactive Cell Symbols
• Chrome-painted person = Chromophobes
• Pale, reflective appearance = Poor staining with hematoxylin and eosin
• Empty hands (“no phone”) = Cells that do not produce hormones



Neural and Transport Symbols
• Long string-like fibers running through the pit = Axons rather than glandular cells
• Fibers entering from outside the pit = Hormones synthesized elsewhere and transported here



Hormone Storage Symbols
• Bulging swellings along the fibers = Hormone accumulation sites
• Herring bone attached to a swelling = Herring bodies



Posterior Hormone Symbols
• Ox attached to a fiber = Oxytocin stored and released from nerve endings
• Water jug attached to a fiber = Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) stored and released from nerve endings



Support Cell & Location Symbols
• Small caretaker figures along the fibers = Pituicytes
• Location of caretaker figures along axons = Pituicyte site within the posterior pituitary
• Visible nuclei on these cells = Nuclei belong to pituicytes, not axons