MICROANATOMY

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 hypothalamus also tells your pituitary gland to produce and release hormones that affect other areas of your body. Your pituitary gland is connected to your hypothalamus through a stalk of blood vessels and nerves (the pituitary stalk).

Detailed explanation-3: -The pituitary has two lobes, the anterior and the posterior lobe. Each of the two lobes of the pituitary gland contains different types of cells and produces different types of hormones.

Detailed explanation-4: -Therefore, the pituitary secretes FSH and LH, a process which actually begins before the onset of your menses. These hormones in turn stimulate the growth of several ovarian follicles, each containing one egg.

Detailed explanation-5: -growth hormone-which regulates growth. thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)-which tells the thyroid gland to make hormones. prolactin-which controls breast milk production. adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)-which tells the adrenal glands to make hormones. More items