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What is use of pituitary gland?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019
FunctionsThe pituitary hormones help control some of the following body processes:
  • Growth Excess of HGH can lead to gigantism.
  • Blood pressure
  • Some aspects of pregnancy and childbirth including stimulation of uterine contractions during childbirth
  • Breast milk production
  • Sex organ functions in both men and women
  • Thyroid gland function
  • The conversion of food into energy (metabolism)
  • Water and osmolarity regulation in the body
  • Secretes ADH (antidiuretic hormone) to control the absorption of water into the kidneys
  • Temperature regulation
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