Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The Pituitary Gland






Where is the pituitary gland located?



The pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that functions as "the Master Gland."


Why is the pituitary gland so important?

From its lofty position above the rest of the body it sends signals to the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes, directing them to 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.The pituitary is the control center for the endocrine system, which controls all of the hormones produced in the body.







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