Question

What is the target organ of the pituitary gland?

Answer 1

Pituitary gland:

1. The master gland is the pituitary gland.
2. Various hormones are released by the anterior and posterior pituitary, which stimulate the release of various hormones and actions in target organs.
3. The thyroid gland, adrenal cortex, gonads (ovaries, testes), kidneys, mammary glands, liver, adipose tissue, and other organs are all targets for the pituitary gland.