Pituitary Gland
Pituitary gland is also called as master gland... The pituitary is a pea-sized gland that is housed within a bony structure (sella turcica) at the base of the brain . The sella turcica protects the pituitary but allows very little room for expansion. It has 3 parts: 1.Anterior lobe (Adenohypophysis) 2.Intermediate lobe (Pars intermedia) 3.Posterior lobe ( Neurohypophysis ) It secretes 11 hormones Hormone Target Organ or Tissue Adrenocorticotropic hormone ( ACTH ) Adrenal glands Beta-melanocyte–stimulating hormone Skin Endorphins Brain and immune system Enkephalins Brain Follicle-stimulating hormone Ovaries or testes Growth hormone Muscles and bones Luteinizing hormone Ovaries or testes Oxytocin * Uterus and mammary glands Prolactin Mammary glands Thyroid-stimulating hormone Thyroid