HormonesLuteinizing hormoneProlactinTumorsStimulatesTumorStalkAdenomasAdrenal glandStimulate the pituitaryAdenohypophysisSecretionMaster glandEndocrine glandMammarySecreteLobeGnRHAdenomaOvariesBrain'sSellaSmall glandsPinealHypothalamicMicroadenomasParathyroidSitsBoneThyroid hormoneBrainLobesSporadicMetabolismReleaseCellsProteinDeficiencyConsistsCadaverAnatomyIncreasesGonadsHormone producedGrowthProduceDiseasesGHRHPredominantlyTestosteroneBodyProcessesBody's
Hormones25
- As part of the endocrine system, the pituitary gland makes many different hormones that travel throughout the body. (cancer.ca)
- These hormones control certain body functions and tell other glands to make other hormones. (cancer.ca)
- The pituitary gland makes 9 different hormones. (cancer.ca)
- Both the anterior pituitary gland and the posterior pituitary gland make hormones. (cancer.ca)
- Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) tells the adrenal glands to make cortisol and other steroid hormones. (cancer.ca)
- The investigation also found that both Veerpalu and Karel Tammjärv used growth hormones. (err.ee)
- Before talking about the sex hormones, we first need to introduce two essential endocrine glands found in the brain. (hellovaia.com)
- Both these glands are important in regulating the endocrine system, as they produce many hormones that target other endocrine glands. (hellovaia.com)
- The pituitary gland is divided into anterior and posterior segments that secrete different hormones. (hellovaia.com)
- Actions that are controlled by a series of glands and hormones are referred to as an axis. (hellovaia.com)
- It is called the master gland because it produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions including growth. (tch-printing.com)
- Hypothyroidism simply means the under secretion of thyroid hormone whereas hyperthyroidism means the over secretion of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. (tch-printing.com)
- The posterior pituitary also stores hypothalmic hormones. (tch-printing.com)
- Pituitary activity is regulated by hormones of the hypothalamus, a brain region connected to the pituitary by the pituitary stalk. (tch-printing.com)
- Hormones and the endocrine system endocrine system adrenal gland procedures the endocrine system uses hormones to control and coordinate your body's internal metabolism (or homeostasis) energy level, reproduction, growth and development, and response to injury, stress, and environmental factors. (doctoriodigital.com)
- Animal Growth Hormones Biology Online Tutorial A hormone is a chemical that is made by specialist cells, usually within an endocrine gland, and it is released into the bloodstream to send a message to another part of the body. (doctoriodigital.com)
- When a tumor forms in the anterior pituitary, often all of the anterior pituitary hormones are oversecreted. (examequip.com)
- It is a single chain polypeptide comprised of 191 amino acids and is one of five basic pituitary hormones. (anabolisants.eu)
- Armed with new information about chemical messengers called hormones, Aschheim and Zondek identified the anterior pituitary gland as an endocrine gland that performs important roles in ovarian function. (asu.edu)
- Pituitary adenomas may secrete hormones, but most are clinically inactive. (medscape.com)
- Often referred to as the "master gland", the pituitary gland synthesizes and releases various hormones that affect several organs throughout the body (see the images below). (medscape.com)
- Hormones secreted by neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary). (medscape.com)
- The adenohypophysis constitutes roughly 80% of the pituitary and manufactures an array of peptide hormones. (medscape.com)
- The release of these pituitary hormones is mediated by hypothalamic neurohormones that are secreted from the median eminence (a site where axon terminals emanate from the hypothalamus) and that reach the adenohypophysis via a portal venous system. (medscape.com)
- These hypothalamic cell bodies produce hormones that undergo axonal transport through the pituitary stalk and into terminal axons within the neurohypophysis. (medscape.com)
Luteinizing hormone1
- In the anterior pituitary gland, GnRH causes the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). (thedollpalace.com)
Prolactin10
- Mastoparan activity in the anterior pituitary gland leads to prolactin release. (wikipedia.org)
- Prolactin is found in the epithelial cells of the lactating mammary gland as well as breastmilk. (e-cep.org)
- prolactin is a hormone produced by lactotrophs found in the anterior pituitary gland. (doctoriodigital.com)
- Prolactin is a hormone made by the pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain. (amaanswers.com)
- Prolactin is a hormone produced by your pituitary gland which sits at the bottom of the brain. (amaanswers.com)
- Causes of Abnormal Prolactin Levels Prolactinoma (a benign tumor in your pituitary gland that produces too much prolactin) Diseases affecting the hypothalamus(the part of the brain that controls the pituitary gland) Anorexia(an eating disorder) Drugs that are used to treat depression, psychosis, and high blood pressure. (amaanswers.com)
- 1 & 2) The two that are not tropic are Growth Hormone (affects bone/muscles) and Prolactin (affects mammary glands). (antranik.org)
- Prolactin (PRL) granules can be isolated from the anterior pituitary gland of adult cows in nearly 50% yield by use of a procedure previously developed for the fractionation of the rat pituitary. (rupress.org)
- Background: Prolactin is a polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that plays an essential role in lactation, tissue growth, and suppressing apoptosis to increase cell survival. (uky.edu)
- Prolactin is also found in multiple fluids throughout the body, including plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). (uky.edu)
Tumors13
- [ 3 ] Pituitary adenomas are uncommon in the pediatric population, but most tumors of childhood are clinically functioning adenomas and are thought to be more aggressive. (medscape.com)
- Rates for pituitary tumors in the United States are slightly higher among Black persons (2.92 per 100,000 person-years) than among White persons (1.82 per 100,000 person-years). (medscape.com)
- Numerous types of tumors may involve the pituitary gland and sellar region, reflecting the complex anatomy of this area. (medscape.com)
- In addition to tumors, a variety of nonneoplastic lesions may affect the pituitary gland, bringing a number of processes into the differential diagnosis of the tumors involving this region. (medscape.com)
- Pituitary adenomas are neuroendocrine tumors derived from intrinsic cells of the adenohypophysis. (medscape.com)
- Pituicytoma, granular cell tumor of the neurohypophysis, and spindle cell oncocytoma are nonneuroendocrine tumors arising in the posterior pituitary and occur much less frequently than pituitary adenomas. (medscape.com)
- See also Pituitary Tumors , Pituitary Macroadenomas , Pituitary Microadenomas , Pituitary Apoplexy , and Pituitary Disease and Pregnancy . (medscape.com)
- In this section the general characteristics of pituitary adenomas are discussed, followed by separate sections on subtypes of pituitary adenomas, pituitary neuroendocrine tumors grading, and pituitary carcinomas. (medscape.com)
- What Are Pituitary Tumors? (cancer.ca)
- Why is there a higher level of thyroid hormone secreted in cases of pituitary tumors? (examequip.com)
- BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There is conflicting evidence on the significance of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) staining in the prognosis of nonfunctioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (NFpitNETs). (bvsalud.org)
- Most pituitary tumors are sporadic. (medscape.com)
- The role of genetic mutations was highlighted in a report suggesting that patients with pituitary tumors from 4 Irish families share a common mutation with a patient from the 18th century who had pituitary tumor-mediated gigantism. (medscape.com)
Stimulates3
- Our cycle begins in our brains, the hypothalamus secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) which stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to produce Follicle Stimulating Hormone . (sisterzeus.com)
- Anterior Pituitary - Stimulates the pituitary gland to produce HGH. (maxxaustralia.com)
- This medicine stimulates the pituitary gland to release GH. (medlineplus.gov)
Tumor4
- Pituitary tumorigenesis is driven by germline and somatic mutations as well as genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, interacting in complex ways still not entirely understood and influencing tumor formation, growth, and invasion. (medscape.com)
- One symptom of a pituitary tumor is an increase in metabolic rate, leading to irritability, weight loss, and increased body temperature. (examequip.com)
- Rates of local tumor control and the incidence of post-treatment pituitary and neurological dysfunction were documented. (bvsalud.org)
- When this condition appears in adults it could mean the presence of a tumor in the pituitary gland or damage to the gland or the hypothalamus. (peacebuildingportal.org)
Stalk2
- The stalk was seen at the midline extending a long distance from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland. (ajronline.org)
- Because the pituitary gland did not have features suggestive of adenoma on MR imaging, we assumed that the hyperprolactinemia was caused by the traction of the pituitary stalk. (ajronline.org)
Adenomas3
- [ 2 ] of which the great majority in this region are pituitary adenomas. (medscape.com)
- [ 2 ] Incidental adenomas can be found in nearly 10% of autopsied patients. (medscape.com)
- A study of 3048 autopsies found one or more adenomas in 316 pituitary glands (10%), the majority being less than 3 mm. (medscape.com)
Adrenal gland2
- un- provisionally categorized the adrenal gland as nerve tissue like classical BSE, atypical BSE has been detected mainly because of the presence of chromaffi n cells in the medulla in aged cattle and suggested as a possible sporadic form of of the gland. (cdc.gov)
- Measurements of DHEAS provides information about the adrenal gland function and can help with the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and polycystic ovary syndrome. (cdc.gov)
Stimulate the pituitary2
- Pituitary (Anterior) Powder This has been included for similar reasons and as the name suggests, Pituitary (Anterior) Powder is able to stimulate the pituitary gland. (shopeer.com)
- Medicines that stimulate the pituitary during the test may cause side effects. (medlineplus.gov)
Adenohypophysis2
- The pituitary gland is entirely ectodermal in origin but is composed of 2 functionally distinct structures that differ in embryologic development and anatomy: the adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary) and the neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary). (medscape.com)
- The transition from Rathke's pouch to the adenohypophysis involves the formation of the pars distalis from the rapidly proliferating anterior wall, the pars intermedia from the less active posterior wall, and the pars tuberalis from an upward outgrowth of the anterior wall. (medscape.com)
Secretion3
- In mast cells, this takes the form of histamine secretion, while in platelets and chromaffin cells release serotonin and catecholamines are found, respectively. (wikipedia.org)
- In the 1920s the functions of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland were obscure, and there was much more interest in the posterior lobe, particularly since it contained, and was presumed to secrete, substances which could cause a rise of blood pressure, an inhibition of urine secretion, and a contraction of uterine muscle. (animalresearch.info)
- 1997). VIP increases PRL secretion from pituitary glands, especially when the pituitary gland responsiveness is enhanced with estrogen pre-treatment (Sharp et al. (cipav.org.co)
Master gland6
- Information and translations of master gland in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. (tch-printing.com)
- The pituitary gland is called the "Master Gland" because it directs a multitude of endocrine functions in the body.It regulates hormone activity in other endocrine glands and organs. (tch-printing.com)
- Meaning of master gland. (tch-printing.com)
- What does master gland mean? (tch-printing.com)
- a pituitary dwarf / the master gland of the endocrine system / Secreting mucus or phlegm / relating to the pituitary gland. (tch-printing.com)
- The pituitary is often called the "master gland", as it controls the functioning of many other endocrine glands of the body, including the thyroid, adrenals and reproductive glands. (pituitary.asn.au)
Endocrine gland5
- endocrine gland definition: 1. (tch-printing.com)
- Pituitary gland: The main endocrine gland. (tch-printing.com)
- The pituitary gland is a pea-sized endocrine gland situated at the base of the brain. (tch-printing.com)
- In vertebrate anatomy, the pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is an endocrine gland, about the size of a pea and weighing 0.5 grams (0.018 oz) in humans. (tch-printing.com)
- A hormone is a chemical that is made by specialist cells, usually within an endocrine gland, and it is released into the bloodstream to send a message to another part of the body. (doctoriodigital.com)
Mammary3
- Because mammary glands are not endocrine glands, they secrete milk out the breast. (antranik.org)
- Mammary gland. (steptohealth.com)
- In addition, the hormone oxytocin induces contractions in the myoepithelial cells of the mammary gland. (steptohealth.com)
Secrete1
- L-Clycine This substance has been found to help the pituitary gland secrete HGH. (shopeer.com)
Lobe7
- OneIndia Hindi Dictionary offers the meaning of Gland in hindi with pronunciation, synonyms, â ¦ Unlike the glandular anterior lobe, the posterior lobe is made up of nervous tissue. (tch-printing.com)
- The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland was normal in size and signal intensity and showed a normal enhancement pattern on dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging. (ajronline.org)
- The normal hyperintensity of the neurohypophysis was not detected in the posterior pituitary lobe. (ajronline.org)
- GH is produced, stored and released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland but is regulated by the hypothalamus. (transformationsweightloss.net)
- The pituitary gland, which in the human being only weighs around one gram, is a complex organ and can be divided for con-venience into three separate glands, the anterior lobe, the posterior lobe, and the intermediate lobe. (animalresearch.info)
- In this way, he discovered that in the frog and in the toad, the two main parts of the pituitary gland, the anterior lobe and the posterior lobe, could be removed separately fairly easily. (animalresearch.info)
- Some com-plication is introduced by the fact that in the toad and frog the part of the gland which corresponds to the anterior lobe in the mammal, is in fact posterior. (animalresearch.info)
GnRH1
- High testosterone levels have negative feedback on the hypothalamus, inhibiting GnRH synthesis, as well as LH and FSH in the pituitary gland, resulting in lowering testosterone levels. (hellovaia.com)
Adenoma3
- Normal pituitary versus pituitary adenoma. (medscape.com)
- Note the delicate acinar pattern of a normal pituitary gland (left), in contrast with disruption of the normal reticulin network in adenoma (right) (Wilder reticulin stain). (medscape.com)
- A nonsecreting microadenoma is a nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma in more than 90% of cases, although a variety of other cystic, vascular, neoplastic, hyperplastic, or inflammatory processes may present in a similar manner. (medscape.com)
Ovaries2
- In 1903 Ludwig Fraenkel became the first to describe the human corpus luteum, a glandular mass found in the ovaries of a female during menstruation that has important endocrine functions. (asu.edu)
- 17α-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) is a steroid hormone that is primarily produced in the adrenal glands, as well as in ovaries, testes, and placenta. (cdc.gov)
Brain's2
- Growth hormone is produced by our brain's pituitary gland and governs our height, bone length and muscle growth . (amaanswers.com)
- HGH production is stimulated in the brain's anterior pituitary gland to produce a maximum potential output of HGH. (ehormones.com)
Sella4
- The pituitary gland is surrounded by bone (sphenoid bone), and it sits in a pouch called the sella turcica. (cancer.ca)
- Contrast-enhanced coronal T1-weighted spin-echo MR image (TR/TE, 440/11) shows abnormal shape of sella, downward displacement of pituitary gland through defect in basisphenoid ( long arrow ), and stretching and thinning of infundibulum ( short arrow ). (ajronline.org)
- The pituitary gland is enveloped by dura and sits within the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone. (medscape.com)
- The sella turcica is a saddle-shaped depression that surrounds the inferior, anterior, and posterior aspects of the pituitary. (medscape.com)
Small glands1
- Cortisol is made by the adrenal glands, two small glands located above the kidneys. (amaanswers.com)
Pineal2
- The anterior and intermediate lobes of the pituitary were also highly labeled, as well as the pineal gland. (nih.gov)
- The hypothalamic and hypophyseal distribution of the receptor suggests an involvement of apelin in the control of neuro- and adenohypophyseal hormone release, whereas its presence in the pineal gland and in discrete higher brain structures points out to possible roles in the regulation of circadian rhythms and of water and food intake behavior. (nih.gov)
Hypothalamic4
- The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis consists of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and the gonads. (hellovaia.com)
- Another example of an axis is the HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal) which plays an important role in our body's response to stressful situations! (hellovaia.com)
- We report the three-dimensional CT and MR imaging findings of a case of large craniopharyngeal (transsphenoidal) canal associated with nasopharyngeal extension of a normally functioning pituitary gland, hyperprolactinemia, and hypothalamic hamartoma. (ajronline.org)
- Melanostatin first came to attention when it was found to be a natural hypothalamic factor. (rcd.bio)
Microadenomas1
- The use of MRI now may identify these previously unsuspected presumed pituitary microadenomas. (medscape.com)
Parathyroid1
- The parathyroid glands maintain adequate levels of blood calcium. (amaanswers.com)
Sits1
- Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples Learn the origin and popularity plus how to pronounce Pituitary The pituitary sits on the under portion of the brain. (tch-printing.com)
Bone1
- Can you take sarms and creatine, sarms for shredding Researchers have found MK-677 to help build muscle, reduce muscle wasting, increase bone density, and reverse aging, can you take sarms and creatine. (aelart.com)
Thyroid hormone1
- In these patients, it is found that there is a higher level of thyroid hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. (examequip.com)
Brain11
- The pituitary gland is connected to a part of the brain called the hypothalamus . (cancer.ca)
- It is synthesized and secreted by cells in the anterior pituitary gland located at the base of the brain. (err.ee)
- AT1, AT2, AT4, and mitochondrial assembly receptor (MasR) are found to be plentiful in the brain. (hindawi.com)
- All the components of brain RAS such as enzyme isorenin, ANG, Ang I, converting enzymes, and Ang II are found in the brain [ 5 - 9 ]. (hindawi.com)
- The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, roughly in line with the top of the nose. (pituitary.asn.au)
- This hormone is produced in the body by the pituitary gland- a pea sized organ at the base of the brain. (findhealthtips.com)
- GH is made by the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain. (amaanswers.com)
- These investigations were carried out in a whole series of species of animal, and demonstrated conclusively that when the pituitary gland, situated at the base of the brain, and in the human being behind the nose, was removed the effectiveness of a given amount of administered insulin in lowering the amount of sugar in the blood, was greatly increased. (animalresearch.info)
- Human growth hormone (HGH), also called somatropin, is produced in the anterior pituitary gland found deep within the brain. (anabolisants.eu)
- On the down side, one awful side effect of harvesting from cadavers was Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease , a condition that can deteriorate the brain-triggered by a nefarious protein called a prion often found in HGH. (muscleandfitness.com)
- In the human body, human growth hormone (or HGH) production is regulated by your anterior pituitary gland, a pea-size structure at the base of the brain. (muscleandfitness.com)
Lobes1
- The pituitary gland is divided into 2 parts (lobes). (cancer.ca)
Sporadic1
- In a separate analysis of 248 patients with sporadic acromegaly, a mutation in the GPR101 gene was found in about 4% of cases. (medscape.com)
Metabolism2
- You have epiphyses - growth plates in bones, and once these plates are fused, HGH no longer increases height but it is still released by the pituitary gland to help maintain normal body structure, and metabolism and keep blood sugar levels in check. (peacebuildingportal.org)
- Growth hormone (GH) is a peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland in pulsatile manner, and it has important roles in cell growth and metabolism throughout the body. (medscape.com)
Release4
- It contains a blend of amino acids, peptides, and nutrients that stimulate your pituitary gland to release higher HGH levels naturally. (clevescene.com)
- It causes the stimulation of the anterior pituitary gland, and ultimately causes an increase in the release of HGH. (musclesenmetal.is)
- GHRH is a hormone that triggers the pituitary gland to release Growth Hormone (GH). (transformationsweightloss.net)
- In cases of damage to the pituitary gland, there is a deficiency in the release of growth hormone and depending on when this happens it can have different effects. (peacebuildingportal.org)
Cells5
- The gland is formed by multiple cell types, including basophilic, eosinophilic, and chromophobic cells (hematoxylin-eosin stain). (medscape.com)
- Gonads are important reproductive and endocrine glands responsible for the production of gametes or reproductive cells used in sexual reproduction. (hellovaia.com)
- Growth hormone is produced in the somatotropic cells, which are originated in the anterior pituitary gland. (findhealthtips.com)
- These are: (a) electron microscope radiautography of preparations obtained from [35S]sulfate- and D-[6-3H]glucosamine-labeled slices showed a significant labeling of PRL granules in both intact cells and membraneless granule pellets, and (b) a mixing experiment showed that membraneless granules contain very little macromolecular sulfate radiactivity adsorbed from the soluble glycoconjugates present in the pituitary homogenate. (rupress.org)
- HN - 2008 BX - Von Ebner's Glands MH - Cumulus Cells UI - D054885 MN - A05.360.319.114.630.535.200.500 MN - A06.407.312.497.535.300.500 MN - A11.436.300.500 MS - The granulosa cells of the cumulus oophorus which surround the OVUM in the GRAAFIAN FOLLICLE. (bvsalud.org)
Protein3
- A 30-kDa protein synthesized primarily in the ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND and the HYPOTHALAMUS. (harvard.edu)
- Your body will need the protein and the bcaa's found in the protein to help build muscle mass. (aelart.com)
- Growth hormone is a protein made by the pituitary gland and released into the blood. (amaanswers.com)
Deficiency1
- This test is most often done to find out whether a growth hormone deficiency (GH deficiency) is causing slowed growth. (medlineplus.gov)
Consists1
- The pituitary consists of the anterior and posterior pituitary. (tch-printing.com)
Cadaver1
- Human Growth hormone (hGH) first was isolated from a the pituitary gland in of a human cadaver in 1956, by both researchers from Berkeley, Li and Papkoff, and a researcher from Yale University, Raben. (transformationsweightloss.net)
Anatomy1
- While they were studying the effects historical developments in our knowledge of "pancreatic juices" on the duodenal mu- of anatomy and physiology of the thyroid cosa, they isolated a substance, giving it gland. (who.int)
Increases1
- It stops the anterior pituitary gland from releasing the hormone that increases melanocytes. (rcd.bio)
Gonads1
- Androstenedione is a steroid hormone that is produced in the adrenal glands and the gonads. (cdc.gov)
Hormone produced2
- DHEA - An important hormone produced by the adrenal glands, this can help older men to experience the same energy levels they had in their twenties. (maxxaustralia.com)
- Human Growth Hormone or HGH or somatotropin is a naturally occurring peptide hormone produced in the body by the pituitary gland. (peacebuildingportal.org)
Growth6
- To help you find the best product for your needs, we reviewed the top growth hormone supplements on the market. (clevescene.com)
- These membraneless PRL granules, studied in detail by morphological and biochemical techniques, were found to contain only small amounts of contaminants (primarily growth hormone granules and small membrane fragments). (rupress.org)
- SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis revealed that, in comparison with other fractions isolated from the bovine pituitary, the membraneless granules have a simpler polypeptide composition including PRL (approximately 85%), growth hormone (approximately 8%), as well as approximately 13 minor bands with apparent mol wt ranging from 80,000 go 45,000. (rupress.org)
- It's only in growth retarded kids where the injected HGH can have a suppressing effect on the thyroid gland, and not in all of them. (anabolisants.eu)
- So, let's learn about the 2 best hormone growth releaser supplements that we have shortlisted out of so many in the market because after extensive research and studies we found them to be the best HGH boosters one can have. (peacebuildingportal.org)
- In the 1960s, scientists began using HGH to treat children with growth disorders caused by irregularities in the pituitary gland that impacted their growth rate. (muscleandfitness.com)
Produce1
- It acts by stimulating the anterior pituitary gland to produce GH. (musclesenmetal.is)
Diseases1
- The research and science industry is hugely important to help find new treatments for diseases, so we want to help. (usapeptides.info)
GHRH1
- Amplifying GHRH signaling in somatotrophs of the anterior pituitary gland. (aelart.com)
Predominantly1
- The molecules acting through RAS predominantly ARBs and ACEI are found to be effective in various ongoing and completed clinical trials related to cognition, memory, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and pain. (hindawi.com)
Testosterone1
- The obvious conclusion many will draw is to simply take a testosterone booster described previously to address these issues but testosterone by itself is not sufficient to increase libido as can be seen in anabolic steroid users abusing testosterone for a long time who often find that they eventually experience diminished sexual desire and function. (mdtravel.ro)
Body2
- Gland definition: A gland is an organ in the body which produces chemical substances for the body to use or. (tch-printing.com)
- So at first the effect of ablation of the pituitary gland in increasing the sensitivity of the body to the blood-glucose lowering action of insulin, was tentatively ascribed to the posterior pituitary gland, and indeed one investigator in the United States claimed that removal of the posterior pituitary gland alone would increase sensitivity to the action of insulin. (animalresearch.info)
Processes1
- It's located in the posterior pituitary gland and is highly involved in various physiological processes. (steptohealth.com)
Body's1
- The hypothalamus, located just above the pituitary, serves as a communications centre for the pituitary gland by sending messages to the pituitary to stimulate pituitary hormone production to maintain the body's internal balance. (pituitary.asn.au)