The hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary are produced in the hypothalamus and then passed down a tube between the hypothalamus and the pituitary (the pituitary stalk) when they are then secreted into the blood. Which organ do pituitary hormones directly affect? Your pituitary gland is an important pea-sized organ.Read More →
The pituitary gland is considered the main endocrine gland. It is called the master gland because it produces hormones that control glands and many body functions including growth (growth hormone, Thyroid, and gonad stimulating hormone). Where is the pituitary gland situated? The pituitary is a pea-sized gland that is housedRead More →
Below are the main types of pituitary tumors. Nonfunctional adenomas (null cell adenomas) These tumors are the most common type. … Prolactin-producing tumors (prolactinomas) These benign tumors are also common. … ACTH-producing tumors. … Growth hormone-producing tumors. What is pituitary craniopharyngioma? Craniopharyngiomas are benign tumors that grow near the pituitaryRead More →