PATHOLOGY

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: -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-3: -Anterior pituitary which is responsible for the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH), growth hormones (GH), prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH) Posterior pituitary releases hormones such as oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone.

Detailed explanation-4: -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).