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Jun 4, 2009 ... The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of the endocrine system, because it controls the functions of the other endocrine ...
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www.umm.edu/endocrin/pitgland.htm
www.umm.edu/endocrin/pitgland.htm
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Pituitary gland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The pituitary gland , or hypophysis , is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea and weighing 0.5 g (0.02 oz.). It is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain, a...
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Pituitary Gland, master endocrine gland in vertebrate animals. The hormones secreted by the pituitary stimulate and control the functioning of almost all the other endocrine glands in the body. Pituitary hormones also promote growth and control the water balance of the body.
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www.thehormoneshop.com/pituitarygland.htm
www.thehormoneshop.com/pituitarygland.htm
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Your pituitary gland produces many different types of hormones, and disorders such as a pituitary gland tumor can severely affect your health. Learn more at Hormone.org. ... The pituitary gland is a tiny organ, the size of a pea, found at the base of the brain. As the master gland of the body, it produces and secretes...
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www.hormone.org/pituitary/overview.cfm
www.hormone.org/pituitary/overview.cfm
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Pituitary Gland picture-The pituitary gland, which is located in the center of the skull, just behind the bridge of the nose, is about the size of a pea. ... See Also: Pituitary Gland (An Overview) | Brain (Cut and Surface View)
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The pituitary has two distinct parts: the front (anterior) lobe, which accounts for 80% of the pituitary gland's weight, and the back (posterior) lobe. ...
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www.merck.com/mmhe/sec13/ch162/ch162a.html
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Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Pituitary Gland ... Definition of Pituitary Gland ... Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Pituitary Gland...
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www.healthscout.com/ency/1/736/main.html
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What is the pituitary?; ... Is "The Master Gland" connected to the brain?; ... Why are pituitary disorders so hard to diagnose?;
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www.pituitary.org/faq/
www.pituitary.org/faq/
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