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The pituitary gland is the master gland of the endocrine system. It is responsible for controlling growth and development, regulating other glands, and serves as storage for hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
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∙ 12y agoLocated at the base of the brain, the pituitary gland secretes hormones which govern the functions of the other endocrine glands such as the thyroid, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes in the human body. Thus, its name 'master gland'. This gland is again controlled by the hypothalamus (a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system) and together they control other endocrine functions. The gland consists of three sections, viz., the anterior lobe, the intermediate lobe and the posterior lobe. The functions of each of these sections make up for the entire pituitary gland function.
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∙ 12y agoThe pituitary gland, sometimes called the "master gland" or more correctly the hypophysis, is a bilobal mass attached to and under the control of the hypothalamus in the cerebral portion of the human brain. It has the general purpose of producing, storing and releasing about 10 important hormones, or signaling chemicals that in turn help keep the body within normal homeostatic levels by their actions.
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∙ 12y agosecretes many hormones.
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What is the master gland that produces many hormones that control the function of other endocrine glands?
EndrinalNO, Adrenal
What is alveolar gland and what's its function?
A secretory salivary gland referring to the esophagus or in the mouth.
What is the difference between mucus gland and poison gland?
The poisonous gland is larger than the mucus gland and provides protection and defenses for the body. The mucous gland is smaller than the poisonous gland and its function is to provide moisture for the skin.
Can the pituitary gland function without the hypothalamus?
No, because the hypothalamus manufactures the hormones for the posterior pituitary gland and it sends the instructions for the anterior pituitary gland to produce hormones.
What is the function of the intestinal gland?
Its function is to complete the process begun by the pancreatic juice.
What is the master gland controls the endocrine system and determines when puberty starts and located in the brain?
the pituatary gland thats right pituatary :D
What are rathhispouches?
these are those pouches that connect hypothalamus to pituatary gland
Can a problem with your pituatary gland cause headaches?
Yes, this can be the case. If your pituitary gland does not function properly, it can leak. This leakage drains into the sinuses and causes a headache which usually feels as if your head will explode. This can be alleviated with treatment which can make the pituitary gland start to function again.
Does the pituatary gland store glycogen?
No, glycogen is stored by the liver and skeletal muscle
Why do your parents make you go to sleep when your just not tired and wake you up when your very tired?
your body has a gland called the pituatary gland and that gland controld your sleep so when u go to bed your pituatary gland is not ready to control your body at the "sleeping mode" so when you wake up your body is then ready to go to the "sleeping mode'
Which is a function on of the thyroid gland?
Control the general metabolic rate.
Is the bladder part of the endocine system?
No, the Endocrine System is made up of a system of glands that produce hormones to regulate the body. Ex. Pineal gland, Pituatary gland, Thyroid gland, Thymus, Adrenal gland, Pancreas, Ovaries and Testes.
What function of the thyroid gland?
A function of the thyroid gland is the regulates calcium in blood
What is the function of the thyriod gland?
The main function of the thyroid gland is to control cell metabolism.
What gland stimulates the pituitary function?
The pituitary gland!!
What is the function of the reproductive gland?
sex
What is the master gland that produces many hormones that control the function of other endocrine glands?
EndrinalNO, Adrenal
