What is the pituitary gland and what does it do?

pituitary gland  Pituitary gland, ductless endocrine gland located on the underside of the brain that secretes hormones into the bloodstream  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 sits in a very small space at the base of the skull Pituitary tumors that grow large enough can press on or grow into PITUITARY GLAND ← In the hormonal interactions just described a direct relationship between gonadal and PITUITARY GLAND ISOLATION OF THE PITUITARY GLAND

glands in the body The pituitary gland has 2 parts, the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary Each part has distinct functions The anterior A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland The pituitary is a small gland at the base of the brain It regulates the body's balance of