The Pituitary Gland and Thyroid Gland
The pituitary gland, often referred to as the "master gland," is located below the
hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It consists of two lobes: the posterior pituitary
gland (part of the nervous system) and the anterior pituitary gland (endocrine gland).
The posterior pituitary gland stores and secretes hormones synthesized in the
hypothalamus, including antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin.
The anterior pituitary gland synthesizes and secretes six major hormones. It controls the
secretions of the thyroid gland, adrenal cortex, mammary glands, ovaries, and testes.
The pituitary gland, often referred to as the "master gland," is located below the
hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It consists of two lobes: the posterior pituitary
gland (part of the nervous system) and the anterior pituitary gland (endocrine gland).
The posterior pituitary gland stores and secretes hormones synthesized in the
hypothalamus, including antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin.
The anterior pituitary gland synthesizes and secretes six major hormones. It controls the
secretions of the thyroid gland, adrenal cortex, mammary glands, ovaries, and testes.
