GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The pituitary gland is sometimes called the “master” gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your anterior pituitary is one of two lobes that make up your pituitary gland, which is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of your brain. Your anterior pituitary is responsible for creating and releasing over six different hormones that affect many different bodily processes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pituitary controls the function of most other endocrine glands and is therefore sometimes called the master gland. In turn, the pituitary is controlled in large part by the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that lies just above the pituitary.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hypothalamus is the master switchboard. It’s the part of the brain that controls the endocrine system. That pea-sized structure hanging below it is the pituitary gland. It’s called the master gland because it regulates the activity of the glands.

Detailed explanation-5: -The anterior pituitary, also known as adenohypophysis, is a classic endocrine gland in that it is composed of secretory cells of epithelial origin supported by connective tissue rich in blood and lymphatic capillaries.