Anterior pituitary
Topic: Anatomy & physiology
The front lobe of the pituitary gland. Under the control of releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus, it secretes growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and prolactin. Hormones from the target glands suppress its secretion by negative feedback. A functioning tumor can make too much of one of these hormones.
- Also known as:
- Adenohypophysis
- In Turkish:
- Adenohipofiz
What does Anterior pituitary mean?
Anterior pituitary is part of the Anatomy & physiology topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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