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These glands are called anterior pituitary gland.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoFSH is secreted by anterior pitutory by gonadotropes(the cells that produce it). It stimulates the development of follicles, and aids in spermatogenesis.
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∙ 11y agoThe anterior pituitary gland.
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∙ 10y agoAdenohypophysis, or anterior pituitary.
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A cell or organ that secretes substances?
A gland is a group of cells that produces and secretes, or gives off chemicals into the bloodstream where they can be transported to cells in other parts of the body.
What gland stimulates growth and stimulates secretion of hormones from other glands?
Hypothalamus, pituitary gland and the embryo
Other than the secretion of hormones how does an endocrine gland differ from an exocrine gland?
Endocrine glands secrete their products into the blood whereas the Exocrine glands secrete their products directly into the target organ for example the parotid gland secretes the salyva directly into the mouth without using theblood for transpor.
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.
Why is the pituitary gland referred to as the master gland in the body?
Because it handles, controlls, and exchanges all chemicals needed for the brain and body. Without it all chemicals would go coo-coo and your body would not function. It is essential for controlling testostirone, estrogen, and progesterone, the chemicals needed for pregnancy and repoduction.
Which gland is known as the master gland because it secretes hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands?
The pituitary gland
What GLAND causes trouble with control of all other glands?
The pituitary gland is considered the "master gland", which secretes hormones, which controls the other glands.
What gland controls and regulate all other glands and secretes growth hormones?
the pituitary glands
What gland controls and regulates all other glands and it secretes growth hormones.?
the pituitary glands
What gland controls and regulates all other glands and it's secretes growth hormones?
the pituitary glands
Why does a problem with pituitary gland lead to problems in other body systems?
Pituitory gland is the master gland situated at the base of brain. It secretes many hormones. So problems with this gland leads to problems in many other body systems.
What hormones are produced by the thyroid gland?
The main hormone produced here is thyroxine, which controls metabolism in our cells.
What does the pituitary gland of the brain do?
The Pituitary gland sends electrical impulses through your body's nervous system that stimutates the production of hormones, specifically growth hormones and reproductive hormones such as estrogen and Testosterone.
What gland secrete hormones that control the activity of the other endocrine glands?
There are four: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) Luteinizing hormone (LH) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) They are in the Anterior Pituitary
What is the gland that regulates activities of all other endocrine galnds?
The pituitary gland is considered the master gland and secretes hormones that control other glands.
Can thyroid be transmitted by lip kissing each other?
The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland in the front of your neck. The thyroid gland secretes hormones the body needs to function. Thyroid disorders are not contagious diseases. Hypothyroidism means not enough of the hormones are made and released. Hyperthyroidism means the gland secretes too much of the hormones. Thyroid problems are not something you "catch" from someone else.
What gland secretes the thyroid-stimulating hormone?
The Anterior pituitary gland secretes the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) this targets the thyroid gland, stimulating the release of thyroid hormones. Thyroid-stimulating horomone(TSH) is secreted by the Pitutary gland( Specifically thyrotrope cells of Anterior pitutary gland). TSH regulates thyroid gland.
