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What organ system does the pituitary glad belong to?

The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system. The endocrine system and the nervous system function together to maintain homeostasis. The two work together as one system.Glands of the endocrine system are widely scattered throughout the body.The pituitary gland is known as the master gland and it is divided into an anterior and posterior part.The pituitary secretes somatotrophs, corticotrophs, thyrotrophs, lactrotrophs and gonadotrophs.


Are the parts of the endocrine gland are connected to one another?

no . but they are all controlled by hypothalamus and pituatory gland


What gland secretes one or more hormones into the bloodstream?

Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct.


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.


What gland that's control growth?

The pituitary gland secretes 9 important endocrine hormones, one of which is the human growth hormone.


Which type of gland produces hormones?

Endocrine glands produce hormones. These special glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions and processes. Some examples of endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and adrenal glands.


The adrenals and pituitary are examples of endocrine glands?

Yes, an adrenal gland is an endocrine gland. There are two adrenal glands: one sits above each kidney.


What is one specific product of one of the endocrine glands?

Thyroid, parathyroid, hypothalamus, pituitary gland


Which gland is both Endocrine and Exocrine?

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What is the shortest gland in human body?

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What endocrine gland regulates the bodys metabloism?

The whole system does it, not just one gland, but your thyroid gland is the most directly responsible. It wouldn't work without the pituitary and the rest of the system though.