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the pituitary gland is attached to the
hypothalamus at the base of the brain
define pituitary gland
small gland produces hormones that influence metabolism, growth, development, reproduction and other critical life functions
pituitary gland is controlled by the
hypothalamus
posterior pituitary is considered part of the __________ system
nervous system
posterior pituitary
stores and releases ADH and oxytocin which are produced in the hypothalamus and transferred to the posterior pituitary by neuronal axons
anterior pituitary
synthesizes and secretes six major hormones1. hGH 2. PRL 3. TSH 4. ACTH 5. FSH 6. LH
majority of effects by hGH are
tropic
hGH stimulates the liver to secrete hormones called
growth factors
location and structure of thyroid gland
below larynx, has two lobes one on either side of trachea
primary effect of thyroxine
is to increase the rate at which the body metabolizes fats, proteins and carbohydrates for energy
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