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Pituitary dwarfs are individuals with a condition called pituitary dwarfism, which is caused by insufficient production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. This results in stunted growth and short stature. Treatment often involves hormone replacement therapy to help promote growth.
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What is the medical term meaning any disorder of pituitary function?
PituitarismpituitarismPituitarism
What gland contains the anterior pituitary?
The anterior pituitary is controlled by the hypothalamus, which releases hormones that stimulate the anterior pituitary to release its own hormones. The anterior pituitary itself is not contained within a particular gland, but is connected to the hypothalamus via the pituitary stalk.
What are the two sections of the pituitary?
The pituitary gland is divided into two sections: the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) and the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis). The anterior pituitary produces and releases hormones that regulate various physiological processes, while the posterior pituitary stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
What commands the pituitary gland?
The Hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland.
What mineral were the seven dwarfs mining for?
The seven dwarfs were mining for diamonds in the fairy tale "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
What is Levi lorain dwarf?
A Lévi-Lorain dwarf, also known as a pituitary dwarf, is a person whose growth is slowed due to a deficiency of growth hormones caused by a malfunction of the pituitary gland. Pituitary dwarfs have normal mental function, no facial or skeletal deformations and properly proportioned bodies.
Which gland starts the process of puberty?
Puberty is started by a sudden increase in hormones, released by the Pituitary gland.
Who were the dwarfs in Cinderella?
there were no dwarfs in Cinderella, only mice. there are dwarfs in snow white
Who is taller dwarfs or elves?
Dwarfs
What is the plural of pituitary?
Pituitaries, technically, but it would mostly be "pituitary glands" since everything pituitary has to do with the pituitary gland, which is part of the brain.
What is a group of dwarfs?
There is no collective noun for dwarfs.
Do dwarfs have knees?
Yes, dwarfs do have knees.
What is another word for the anterior pituitary?
Ventral pituitary :)... Adenohypophesis is another name for anterior pituitary. Neurohypophesis is another name for posterior pituitary. :)
What is the medical term meaning benign tumor of the pituitary?
Pituitary adenoma is a benign tumor of the pituitary.
What is an anterior pituitary?
An anterior pituitary is a an alternative name for an adenohypophysis, the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
Who is the patron saint of dwarfs?
There is no patron saint of dwarfs.
What is the functions of the parts of the pituitary gland?
three part of pituitary gland:- 1.anterior pituitary gland 2.posterior pituitary gland 3.intermediate pituitary gland It secrete the various endocrine hormones.
