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Learn about the function of your body’s Growth Hormone. You can find out if you have enough Growth Hormone, articles on Growth Hormone and types of Growth Hormone replacements.
Read MorePITUITARY GLAND FUNCTION
The Pituitary Gland aka Master Gland is responsible for sending out some of the following Hormones:
Growth hormone (GH)
Puberty hormones (or gonadotropins)
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH, stimulates the thyroid gland to make Thyroxine)
Prolactin Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH, controls cortisol release)
anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
The above Pituitary Gland Hormone each play a sufficient function.
DO YOU KNOW THE LOCATION OF YOUR PITUITARY GLAND?
The pituitary gland is located in the middle of the skull and is encased in a saddle-shaped box called the Sella Turcica.
Although the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and the pituitary gland is often considered to be part of the brain. However, the pituitary gland is a separate organ.
The pituitary gland is located underneath the brain and behind the bridge of your nose.
The pituitary gland is about the size of a large pea and weighs approximately .5 grams.
Where Is The Pituitary Gland Located?
Where is the pituitary gland located?
The pituitary gland is located in the middle of the skull and is encased in a saddle-shaped box called the Sella Turcica.
Although the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and the pituitary gland is often considered to be part of the brain.
However, the pituitary gland is a separate organ.
This separate organ, the pituitary gland is a protrusion off the bottom of the Hypothalamus.
The pituitary gland is located underneath the brain and behind the bridge of your nose.
The pituitary gland is about the size of a large pea and weighs approximately .5 grams.
The gland is situated in a tight space and any abnormal growth, compression or head drama can result in damage to the pituitary gland.
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