Question

Which hormones are produced by the pituitary gland?

Answer 1

Pituitary gland:

1. The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland the size of a pea that is located in the center of the base of the skull.
2. The anterior pituitary gland and posterior pituitary gland make up the pituitary gland.
3. Growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, and melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) are all present in the anterior pituitary.
4. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin are produced by the posterior pituitary gland.