Term Name: proximal pars anterior
Synonyms: proximal pars distalis
Definition: Caudal portion of pars anterior of the adenohypophysis where somatotropes, thyrotropes and gonadotropes are localized. The proximal pars anterior has functional homology to the mammalian pars tuberalis, secreting the same hormones.
Appears at: Hatching:Long-pec (48.0h-60.0h)
Evident until: Unknown
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005581]

Relationships
is part of: pars anterior
has parts: follicle stimulating hormone secreting cell luteinizing hormone secreting cell somatotropin secreting cell thyroid stimulating hormone secreting cell
is a type of: portion of tissue

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