The hypothalamus and pituitary gland

pituitary gland  Also known as the master gland, the pea-sized pituitary gland sits just behind the bridge of the nose It regulates most of the body's other The pituitary gland is divided into two distinct structures with different embryonic origins The posterior lobe houses the axon terminals of hypothalamic

Why is the pituitary gland called the master gland? The Pituitary Gland is at the anatomical and functional crossroads of the brain, mind and The pituitary gland is divided into two distinct structures with different embryonic origins The posterior lobe houses the axon terminals of hypothalamic

The pituitary gland sits in a very small space at the base of the skull Pituitary tumors that grow large enough can press on or grow into The pituitary gland secretes hormones which carry messages around the body via the bloodstream It controls several hormone glands in the body,