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Hormones secreted from the pituitary gland help control the following body processes:
- Growth (Excess of HGH can lead to gigantism and acromegaly.)
- Blood pressure
- Some aspects of pregnancy and childbirth including stimulation of uterine contractions during childbirth
- Breast milkproduction
- Sex organ functions in both males and females
- Thyroid glandfunction
- The conversion of food into energy(metabolism)
- Water and osmolarity regulation in the body
- Water balance via the control of reabsorption of water by the kidneys
- Temperature regulation
- Pain relief
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What gland stimulates the pituitary function?
The hypothalamus is the gland that stimulates the pituitary gland to release hormones. It does this by secreting releasing and inhibitory hormones that control the pituitary's hormone production.
Why would a person have thyroid problems if their pituitary gland was damaged?
The pituitary gland is known as the *master gland* and controls the function of all other glands. If the pituitary is dysfunctional, it may adversely affect thyroid function as well.
What in the brain produces secretions that control body function?
You can answer the pituitary gland and be correct, but note that the pituitary is under control of the hypothalamus.
Can the pituitary gland function without the hypothalamus?
No, the pituitary gland cannot function without the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus secretes hormones that control the release of hormones from the pituitary gland, so they work together closely to regulate various bodily functions.
Can the hypothalamus function without the pituitary?
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 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 foods that can regularly function the pituitary gland?
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What is the master gland that produces many hormones that control the function of other endocrine glands?
The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland because it produces and releases hormones that regulate the functions of other endocrine glands in the body. These hormones control processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.
What is the growth hormones function in the pituitary gland?
It is made by the anterior pituitary gland and it doesn't have any function there. It acts on tissue away from the gland. Growth Hormone affects bones & muscles to produce growth.
Which gland starts the process of puberty?
Puberty is started by a sudden increase in hormones, released by the Pituitary gland.
What is the relationship between the pituitary gland and the ovaries?
The pituitary gland releases hormones (gonadotropins) that control both the reproductive and endocrine function of the ovaries.
The hypothalamus DIRECTLY controls the secretions of the?
pituitary gland through the release of various hormones that stimulate or inhibit pituitary function.
