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In the base of the brain, at the back of the nose
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Is prolactin produced in the anterior pituitary gland?
Yes. The Thyroid stimulating hormone is produced by anterior Pituitary gland.It increases the secretions of Thyroid gland, which in turn decreases the secretions of Thyroid stimulating hormone.Decrease in secretions of Thyroid stimulating hormone, decreases the the secretions of Thyroid gland. Decrease in secretions of Thyroid gland increases secretions of Thyroid stimulation hormone.This is called as a negative feed back mechanism.There is over all control of Hypothalamus over Pituitary gland.
What system is the pituitary gland a part of?
The lymph gland is not part of the endocrine system. The function of the lymph gland is to remove fluids from between the cells and bring them back to the blood. The lymph gland also filters this fluid. The lymph gland also enlarges with infection. It produces cells to help fight off the infection.
Why is the pituitary gland the most important gland in the endocrine system?
The pituitary is a small gland located below the brain in the skull base. It is often called the "master gland" because it controls the secretion of hormones.Hormones have great effects on metabolism, growth and maturation, sexuality and reproduction, and other important bodily functions.several hormones that are produced:adrenal glands (situated atop the kidneys) to produce the steroid cortisolGrowth hormone (GH): signals special liver cells to produce somatomedin-C, which is critical for body growth during childhoodThyroid stimulating hormone (TSH): signals the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone which is essential for the regulation of body metabolismADH: stimulates the kidney concentrate the urine by taking up water back into the bloodstream
Gland attached to the back surface of the thyroid gland?
Parathyroid
Does the pineal gland produce serotonin?
No one really knows. Dr. Strassman wrote in his book, "DMT: The Spirit Molecule" that scientific studies confirmed that DMT is found in the brain. He also speculated that it could be produced by the pineal gland since all of its precursors could be found there, but no studies have confirmed or denied his guess. He also made other speculations, like DMT being a part of what causes dreams, but there are no studies to back him up. No one knows where the DMT is made or why it's there, but there are a lot of good theories.
Which gland is located in the sella turcia?
In the sphenoid bone in the middle of the skull. It is shaped like a Turkish saddle, hence the name and it houses the pituitary gland, the most protected gland in the body.
Why is the pituitary gland called hypophyseal gland?
Another name for the pituitary gland is the hypophysis (it may be called the hypophyseal gland by some). This name comes from the Greek words that mean "grows under" and "to make grow". This name was given because the pituitary gland is located under a very important structure called the hypothalamus, from which it get almost all of its instructions on what hormones to secrete. Further, the hormones that the pituitary secretes are important for skeletal growth, development of other glands and organs, etc. Thus, the description "grows under" and "to make grow" are good descriptions of the location and function of the pituitary.
Is prolactin produced in the anterior pituitary gland?
Yes. The Thyroid stimulating hormone is produced by anterior Pituitary gland.It increases the secretions of Thyroid gland, which in turn decreases the secretions of Thyroid stimulating hormone.Decrease in secretions of Thyroid stimulating hormone, decreases the the secretions of Thyroid gland. Decrease in secretions of Thyroid gland increases secretions of Thyroid stimulation hormone.This is called as a negative feed back mechanism.There is over all control of Hypothalamus over Pituitary gland.
What the organ makes the male hormone?
The pituitary gland makes both male and female hormones. It is located on the front of the brain for girls and I believe on the back of the brain for boys, but I can't be sure.
Which part of the body would be affected if you had tonsillitis?
Gland at the back of the Throat the tonsils.
What is the relationship of hypothalamus and pituitary gland?
In basic terms, the hypothalamus is the control centre monitering various inputs. The pituitary gland is responsible for excreting various hormones in response to different changes in homeostatis that are monitered by the hypothalamus
Which gland that secretes oxytocin?
Oxytocin is a mammalian hormone that acts primarily as a neuromodulator in the brain. It is best known for its roles in sexual reproduction, in particular during and after childbirth. It is released in large amounts after distension of the cervix and uterus during labor, facilitating birth, and after stimulation of the nipples, facilitating breastfeeding.
The gullet is located at the back of the?
Throat
What is the role of the pituitary gland in osmoregulation?
the role of the postirior petitary gland in the osmoregulation is to secreet a homone called the ANTI-DIURETIC-HOMONE [A.D.H] which helps in the reabsorvetion of water back into the body streem.
Where is the pharyngeal tonsil located?
Back of throat
Where can tonsils be found?
located at the back of the throat
Can an infection in the sphenoid sinuses effect pituitary gland function?
Yes it can Ihad a pituitary tumor removed and after wards the Dr left packing Material which caused a sinus disease I begain the have the head acks like I did when the tumor was there and dizziness blured vision mode changes. I would say yesbecause I do not have any more problems withthe Pituitary gland but the infection makes it ack like the pituitary gland is malfunction again i went back to my Dr because the systoms were so much alike it scaredme to death. Diana
