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The pituitary gland releases hormones that control the other endocrine glands in the body.
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∙ 7y agoThe pituitary gland excretes growth hormones to help you grow larger. The pituitary gland is located in the cerebrum, near Pons. This also looks like a upside-down balloon.
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What is the master gland that produces many hormones that control the function of other endocrine glands?
EndrinalNO, Adrenal
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.
Which gland is located at the base of the brain in a depression of the skull?
It is the Pituitary Gland. The Pituitary gland is a major endocrine gland that is connected to the hypothalamus via the infundibulum.
What is the function of the sella turcica?
You have the very important gland that is placed in the Sella tursica or pituitary fossa. That is pituitary gland. This depression in present in spenoid bone. The Sella tursica is covered by inner layer of the dura matter except for a small opening meant for pituitary stalk.
What is a supplement for the pituitary gland?
Pituitary gland is responsible for the secretion of hormones that regulate the function of other glands in the body. It also controls various physiological processes. Some good supplement for pituitary gland are Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Iodine.
What gland stimulates the pituitary function?
The pituitary gland!!
What is the master gland that produces many hormones that control the function of other endocrine glands?
EndrinalNO, Adrenal
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 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.
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.
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 foods that can regularly function the pituitary gland?
apple
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 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.
Which gland helps the thryroid function propertly?
The pituitary gland helps the thyroid function properly. When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it produces triiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3, thyroxine which is commonly known as T4, and calcitonin. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain.
