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Slide 134-Human pituitary gland (hypophysis) |
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At high power, chromophils can be seen to consist of acidophils and basophils, based on stain affinity in optimal sections with hematoxylin and eosin. Acidophils produce either growth hormone or prolactin, while basophils produce thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone or gonadotropic hormones. |