Pituitary gland

Pituitary gland

The major endocrine gland; a pea-sized body attached to the base of the brain, the pituitary is important in controlling growth and development and the functioning of the other endocrine glands.

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pituitary gland

Biology; Neuroscience

Endocrine structure comprising an anterior lobe made up of many different types of hormone-secreting cells, and a posterior lobe that secretes neuropeptides produced by neurons in ...

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Veterinary health; Veterinary care

A hormone secreting (endocrine) gland at the base of the brain; it regulates growth as well as regulating the proper functioning of many other glands and processes.

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Anatomy; Systemic anatomy

A small gland that is found underneath the brain in humans and other vertebrates and produces hormone that controls growth.

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Psychology; General psychology

Located in the brain, the gland that secretes growth hormone and influences the secretion of hormones by other endocrine glands.

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Health care; Sexual health

Located under the brain, the organ that produces hormones that regulate growth, reproduction, and sexual activity.

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Health care; Cancer treatment

The main endocrine gland. It produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions, especially growth.

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