pituitary
Brain's hormone controller
The pituitary is a small gland at the base of the brain that secretes hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and other bodily functions.
Often called the "master gland" because it controls other hormone-producing glands, it influences everything from thyroid function to reproduction.
Almost always appears with gland: pituitary gland, pituitary hormones.
Pituitary signal for development
- prolactinMilk-production hormone
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- vasopressinFluid-conserving pituitary hormone
- antidiuretic hormonePituitary peptide reducing urination
Benign epithelial tumor
- acromegalyHormone-driven adult enlargement
- gigantismPathological excessive stature
- dwarfismGenetic shortness condition
- apoplexySudden cerebral bleeding event
Self-modifying cyclical process
- neuroendocrineNerve-gland interaction system
- circadian rhythmBuilt-in sleep-wake cycle
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- stimulationEvoking a response
Energy propagation through space
- hormone replacementSupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- neurosurgeryMedical field treating brain surgically
- endoscopic surgeryMedical procedure via internal scope
growth hormone
Pituitary signal for development
- prolactinMilk-production hormone
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- vasopressinFluid-conserving pituitary hormone
adenoma
Benign epithelial tumor
- acromegalyHormone-driven adult enlargement
- gigantismPathological excessive stature
- dwarfismGenetic shortness condition
feedback loop
Self-modifying cyclical process
- neuroendocrineNerve-gland interaction system
- circadian rhythmBuilt-in sleep-wake cycle
- secretionSubstance released by glands
master gland
Endocrine system's control center
- hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
basophils
Histamine-containing white blood cells
radiation
Energy propagation through space
- hormone replacementSupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- neurosurgeryMedical field treating brain surgically
- endoscopic surgeryMedical procedure via internal scope
- anatomybrain, heart, bones, liver, stomach
- braincerebrum, cerebellum, cortex, hippocampus, hypothalamus
- brain anatomybrain, cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, cortex
- endocrinehormones, thyroid, adrenal, parathyroid, pancreas
- neuroanatomybrain, cerebellum, cerebral cortex, thalamus, hypothalamus
- brain partscerebellum, hippocampus, brainstem, thalamus, hypothalamus
pituitarythyroid
Hormone-producing neck gland
adrenal · pineal · gonads · hypothalamus · adrenal gland
- pituitary glandBrain-base hormone producer
- posterior pituitaryHypothalamic hormone release site