Pituitary gland
Topic: Anatomy & physiology
A small gland in the sella turcica at the base of the brain that, together with the hypothalamus, controls many other endocrine glands. The anterior lobe (adenohypophysis) secretes growth hormone, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH and prolactin; the posterior lobe (neurohypophysis) stores and releases ADH and oxytocin made in the hypothalamus.
- Also known as:
- Pituitary, Hypophysis
- In Turkish:
- Hipofiz bezi
What does Pituitary gland mean?
Pituitary gland 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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