PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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. The hypothalamus sends either hormonal or electrical messages to the pituitary gland. In turn, it releases hormones that carry signals to other glands.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hypothalamus is a part of the brain that has a vital role in controlling many bodily functions including the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pituitary. The pituitary gland is located below the brain. Usually no larger than a pea, the gland controls many functions of the other endocrine glands. Thyroid and parathyroid.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pituitary gland has two main lobes, the anterior pituitary gland and the posterior pituitary gland, which are joined by pars intermedia. The gland is attached to a part of the brain (the hypothalamus) that controls its activity. The anterior pituitary gland is connected to the brain by short blood vessels.