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The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "master gland" of the body, since it regulates many activities of other endocrine glands. Located above the pituitary gland is the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus decides which hormones the pituitary should release by sending it either hormonal or electrical messages.
In response to hormonal messages from the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland releases the following hormones:
- GH (growth hormone) – increases size of muscle and bone
- THS (thyroid stimulating hormone) – stimulates the thyroid gland to release T3 and T4 to stimulate metabolism in other cells throughout the body
- FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) – stimulates ovarian follicle production in women; stimulates sperm production in men
- LH (luteinizing hormone) – stimulates ovaries to produce estrogen in women; stimulates sperm production in men
- Prolactin – stimulates breast tissue in nursing mothers to produce milk
- ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) - causes the adrenal glands to produce important substances that have properties similar to steroids
In response to electrical messages from the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland releases the following hormones:
- ADH (antidiuretic hormone) - stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb fluid and produce less urine
- Oxytocin – initiates labor, uterine contractions and milk ejection in mothers
Review Date: 12/11/2011
Nancy J. Rennert, MD, Chief of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Norwalk Hospital, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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∙ 12y agoThe sella turcica literally means Turkish saddle. It is the portion of the sphenoid bone that houses the pituitary gland.
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∙ 14y agohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hypophyse.png Rather primative picture, but simple and easy. Angie RN
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∙ 13y agoThe pituitary gland is located at the base of the hypothalamus ( located under the brain )
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∙ 9y agoThe pituitary gland is located in the cranial cavity (the skull). In particular, it is located in a cavity within the skull called the sella turcica.
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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.
What part of the brain sits in the sella turcica?
contains the pituitary glandThe Sella Turcica is located on the superior surface of the Sphenoid Bone. The saddle shaped prominence is called the sella turcica. The seat of the saddle is called the hypophyseal fossa which forms the enclosure for the pituitary gland.
Which gland is located at the base of the brain in a depression of the skull?
It is the Pituitary Gland. The Pituitary gland is a major endocrine gland that is connected to the hypothalamus via the infundibulum.
Which gland in the body is called the master gland?
The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "Master Gland."
Growth hormone is secreted by what gland?
Hormones are secreted by the endocrine.
What contains a saddle that houses the pituitary gland?
The sphenoid contains a saddle that houses the pituitary gland. The sphenoid is a bone that is located in the skull.
What houses the pituitary gland?
The pituitary gland sits in a bony structure in the skull known as the sella turcica. The sella turcica, also known as "Turk's Saddle", is a depression in the sphenoid bone.
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.
What is the site of the sella turcica?
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!
What structure houses the pituitary gland?
sella turcica
What part of the brain sits in the sella turcica?
contains the pituitary glandThe Sella Turcica is located on the superior surface of the Sphenoid Bone. The saddle shaped prominence is called the sella turcica. The seat of the saddle is called the hypophyseal fossa which forms the enclosure for the pituitary gland.
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.
What part of the pituitary gland releases ACTH?
The pituitary.
Which gland is located at the base of the brain in a depression of the skull?
It is the Pituitary Gland. The Pituitary gland is a major endocrine gland that is connected to the hypothalamus via the infundibulum.
What is the functions of the parts of the pituitary gland?
three part of pituitary gland:- 1.anterior pituitary gland 2.posterior pituitary gland 3.intermediate pituitary gland It secrete the various endocrine hormones.
Discoverer of pituitary gland?
who discoverd pituitary gland
