GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The pituitary, a pea-sized gland at the base of the brain, produces a number of hormones. Each of these hormones affects a specific part of the body (a target organ or tissue). Because the pituitary controls the function of most other endocrine glands, it is often called the master gland.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your pituitary gland also tells other endocrine system glands to release hormones. A gland is an organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat or tears. Endocrine glands release hormones directly into your bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hormones of the pituitary gland send signals to other endocrine glands to stimulate or inhibit their own hormone production. For example, the anterior pituitary lobe will release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to stimulate cortisol production in the adrenal glands when you’re stressed.

Detailed explanation-4: -The anterior pituitary hormones interact with and affect several different organs, glands and tissues in your body, including: Bones, muscles and organs-growth hormone (GH).

Detailed explanation-5: -Growth hormone. Prolactin (to stimulate milk production in the female breast) ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone which regulates the adrenal glands ) TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone which regulates the thyroid gland ) FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone which regulates the ovaries and testes) More items