Functions of the pituitary gland:
(i) It regulates many body functions through the hormones it releases.
(ii) It influences the functioning of the other glands.
Hormones released by the pituitary gland and their functions:
(i) Growth hormone (GH): It is involved in the growth and development of the body.
(ii) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH): It stimulates the thyroid gland to release thyroxine.