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2006-07-20 18:34:06 · 5 answers · asked by benny_2713 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
The pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that functions as "The Master Gland." From its lofty position above the rest of the body it sends signals to the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes, directing them produce thyroid hormone, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and many more. These hormones have dramatic effects on metabolism, blood pressure, sexuality, reproduction, and other vital body functions. In addition, the pituitary gland produces growth hormone for normal development of height and prolactin for milk production.
2006-07-20 19:04:20 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea that sits in the small, bony cavity (sella turcica) at the base of the brain.
The pituitary gland secretes hormones regulating a wide variety of bodily activities, including trophic hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands. For a while, this led scientists to call it the master gland, but now we know that it is in fact regulated by hormones released from the hypothalamus.
The pituitary gland is physically attached to the brain by the pituitary, or hypophyseal stalk connected with the median eminence.
2006-07-21 01:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by Spock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pituitary gland secrets a number of hormones which regulate many bodily processes, including growth, reproduction and various metabolic activities. It's refered to as the "Master gland" of the body.
2006-07-21 01:43:29 · answer #3 · answered by nannygoat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a gland in the back of your head that tells your thyroid how much hormone to release.
2006-07-21 01:38:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gland that regulates growth.
2006-07-21 01:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by marij 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋