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The pituitary gland is also known as the hypophysis.

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Another name for the pituitary gland is what?

Another name for the pituitary gland is the hypophysis.


What is another name for the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

Adenohypophysis


What is an other name for anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

It is also called the neurohypophysis. ADH and oxytocin are produced in the hypothalamus. These are stored in the posterior pituitary. No hormones are actually produced in the posterior pituitary, they are only stored.


Which gland starts the process of puberty?

Puberty is started by a sudden increase in hormones, released by the Pituitary gland.


What gland produces Fsh and LH?

The pituatry gland.


Name the master of the anterior pituitary gland?

The master of the anterior pituitary gland is the hypothalamus. It secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones that control the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.


What is an anterior pituitary?

An anterior pituitary is a an alternative name for an adenohypophysis, the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.


Name the gland where fsh and lh are made?

Anterior Pituitary Gland


What structure releases hormones?

A gland. Such as pituitary gland, adrenal gland to name a couple.


Why is the pituitary gland called hypophyseal gland?

The pituitary gland is sometimes called the hypophyseal gland because it is located at the base of the brain in a depression of the skull called the sella turcica, which is derived from the Latin word "hypophysis" meaning "to grow underneath."


What is the gland that regulates activities of all other endocrine galnds?

The pituitary gland is considered the master gland and secretes hormones that control other glands.


Is the pituitary gland an endocrine gland?

Yes, the pituitary gland is an endocrine gland.