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The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system. The endocrine system and the nervous system function together to maintain homeostasis. The two work together as one system.Glands of the endocrine system are widely scattered throughout the body.The pituitary gland is known as the master gland and it is divided into an anterior and posterior part.
The pituitary secretes somatotrophs, corticotrophs, thyrotrophs, lactrotrophs and gonadotrophs.
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What organ system contains the pituitary organ?
The pituitary glad belongs to the endocrine system. The endocrine system contributes to the homeostasis, or balance, or the body by distributing hormones which regulate the activity and growth of target cells in the body.
What organ system contains pituitary gland?
The pituitary glad belongs to the endocrine system. The endocrine system contributes to the homeostasis, or balance, or the body by distributing hormones which regulate the activity and growth of target cells in the body.
What endocrine organ produces vasopressin?
Vasopressin is produced in the postieror pituitary gland. This glad also produces oxytocin.
Where in the endocrine system does the speed of transmission start?
the release of hormones(chemicals) from glands, mainley the pituitary glad, into the blood stream towards a target organ e.g oestrogen released towards the ovaries
What organ system contains the pituitary gland?
The pituitary gland is located in the base of your brain and helps in maintaining the release of hormones in your body and functioning of things, including blood pressure, body temperature, sexual organs, growth, etc.
What is pituitary gland function?
the pituitary glad is located in the brain. it basically controls how tall or big u will be.
Where are the prime endocrine glands in the body?
The endocrine system is comprised of glands, these glands secrete hormones. A part of the endocrine system is the thyroid gland.
What are all of the levels of organization in the body?
the four types of organization in the body is cells, tissue, organ, and the organ system. :) glad i could help!
What is the pituitary gland function?
Hormones secreted from the pituitary gland help control the following body processes:Growth (Excess of HGH can lead to gigantism and acromegaly.)Blood pressureSome aspects of pregnancy and childbirth including stimulation of uterine contractions during childbirthBreast milkproductionSex organ functions in both males and femalesThyroid glandfunctionThe conversion of food into energy(metabolism)Water and osmolarity regulation in the bodyWater balance via the control of reabsorption of water by the kidneysTemperature regulationPain relief
The blank is the male organ of copulation?
I think it is the penis but i could be wrong. Glad I could Help.
What family does the mallard duck belong?
AnseriformesIm glad to be a help, ask more questions.Neisha.
What carol do these words belong 'Glad tidings brought an angel bright'?
The Christmas Song is named "How Great Our Joy"
