Question

Where is the pituitary gland located?

Answer 1

Pituitary gland:

1. The pituitary gland is the primary gland in body that controls all the other glands in the body.
2. It is also called the “master gland.”
3. The pituitary gland is situated at the bottom of the brain below the hypothalamus which is no bigger than a pea.
4. The anterior and posterior pituitary glands are the two sections that make up the pituitary gland.
5. Growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), and melanocyte-stimulating hormone are among the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary (MSH).
6. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin are produced by the posterior pituitary.