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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.
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∙ 16y agoThe pituitary gland consists of two parts - the Anterior (or front) Pituitary and the Posterior (or back) Pituitary gland. Each secretes different hormones.
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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.
What are two ways the hypothalamus sends messages to the pituitary gland?
i releases hormones and controls body activities directly.
How do the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland interact?
it is by the hypophyseal portal system, which is a system of blood vessels that connects parts of the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland. The hypothalamus secretes hormones into this portal system and the hormones act on the anterior pituitary to trigger the synthesis/secretion of pituitary hormones.
Which gland in the body is called the master gland?
The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "Master Gland."
What is called master of master gland?
Pituitary gland
What organ is located in the hypophyseal fossa of the sphenoid bone?
pituitary gland
What is the hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract?
Basically, the hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract is the axon connection that connects the posterior pituitary gland to the hypothalamus
Where is the master gland of the body?
The pituitary gland is also known as the "master gland". It is housed in hypophyseal fossa, a depression in the sphenoid bone which is found in the skull.
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.
What are two ways the hypothalamus sends messages to the pituitary gland?
i releases hormones and controls body activities directly.
How do signals from the hypothalamus reach the pituitary gland?
Signals heading to the anterior pituitary travel through the hypophyseal portal vein. Signals heading to the posterior pituitary travel through the pituitary stalk or infindibulum.
How do the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland interact?
it is by the hypophyseal portal system, which is a system of blood vessels that connects parts of the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland. The hypothalamus secretes hormones into this portal system and the hormones act on the anterior pituitary to trigger the synthesis/secretion of pituitary hormones.
Which gland in the body is called the master gland?
The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "Master Gland."
What is the most important endocrine gland and is called the master gland?
The pituitary gland is the most important endocrine gland, and is nicknamed the "master gland."pituitary glandthe pituitary gland, also called the master gland.
What is called master of master gland?
Pituitary gland
What are the causes of thickness in pituitary gland?
Thickness in the pituitary gland could be caused by a prolactinoma. It is a benign tumour of the pituitary gland that produces a hormone called prolactin.
Which gland starts the process of puberty?
Puberty is started by a sudden increase in hormones, released by the Pituitary gland.
