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What is an other name for anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

It is also called the neurohypophysis. ADH and oxytocin are produced in the hypothalamus. These are stored in the posterior pituitary. No hormones are actually produced in the posterior pituitary, they are only stored.


What are the two lobes of the pituitary gland?

The pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus by a small stalk. The interaction between the nervous system and endocrine is evident in this hypothalamus-pitutary complex. The pituitary gland produces and stores hormones. The hypothalamus simulate the release of hormones by the pituitary gland by way of nerves.The pituitary gland consist of two lobes. The posterior lobe stores and releases hormones, such as ADH and oxytocin. The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland produces its own hormone. It is richly supplied with nerves from the hypothalamus.


What lobe is the growth hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland?

The growth hormone is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, also known as the adenohypophysis.


What gland is also called the neurohypophysis?

An adenohypophysis is the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, which produces and secretes peptide hormones which regulate many physiological processes.


What the function of the pituitary gland?

The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it controls the functions of other endocrine glands in the body by releasing hormones. It plays a crucial role in regulating growth, metabolism, reproduction, and stress response. The pituitary gland is divided into two parts: the anterior lobe (adenohypophysis) and the posterior lobe (neurohypophysis), each responsible for different hormone production.

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What gland secretes growth hormones?

anterior pituitary (lobe)


What are the two parts of the pituitary gland?

The parts of the pituitary gland are the adenohypophysis (anterior) gland and the neurohypophysis (posterior)


What hormone is not released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

Estrogen is a hormone that is not released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. There are several hormones that are released by this lobe including lutropin.


Is middle lobe of pituitary gland is present in human?

No, the middle lobe of the pituitary gland is not present in humans. The pituitary gland in humans typically consists of two lobes: the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) and the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis).


How many lobes make up the pituitary gland?

The pituitary gland has three lobes: The anterior, intermediate, and posterior


The growth hormone is secreted by what lobe of the pituitary gland?

anterior lobe


What is an anterior pituitary?

An anterior pituitary is a an alternative name for an adenohypophysis, the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.


Is the growth hormone secreted by the anterior lobe or the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

anterior lobe


What is the function of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

The function of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is to store and secrete hormones that are produced by the brain. These hormones are oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone.


What is an other name for anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

It is also called the neurohypophysis. ADH and oxytocin are produced in the hypothalamus. These are stored in the posterior pituitary. No hormones are actually produced in the posterior pituitary, they are only stored.


Which is a description of gonadotropins?

Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland .


What is another name for the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

Adenohypophysis