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1.Pituitary tumor leading to destuction of the gland--- this results in panhypopituitarism i.e. decreased secretion of all pituitary hormones.
2. thrombosis of pituitary bld. vessels also causes destruction of the gland again resulting in panhypopituitarism.
3. acidophilic tumours dev. in the gland which result in production of large amts. of GH (gigantism,acromegaly)
4. postpartum pituitary necrosis---sheehans syndrome.
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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 is the master gland that produces many hormones that control the function of other endocrine glands?
EndrinalNO, Adrenal
What gland stimulates growth and stimulates secretion of hormones from other glands?
Hypothalamus, pituitary gland and the embryo
Which diseases or disorders affect your pituitary gland?
tumor
What diseases or disorders effect the pituitary gland?
PITUITUS GINGIVITUSARTHRITUSSPHILYSGAHNGUS
What diseases are associated with the pituitary gland?
Three that come to mind are acromegaly, pituitary adenoma, and secondary hypothyroidism.
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
What gland stimulates the pituitary function?
The pituitary gland!!
What gland secretes antidiuretic hormone?
Posterior pituitary, produced in the hypothalamus
What hormone is not released by the pituitary gland?
pituitary gland)Estrogen
