Anatomy of the Brain

---

Pituitary Gland

---

Function:

• Produces Growth Hormone
• Produces Hormones That Act on Other Endocrine Glands
• Produces Hormones That Act on the Muscles and the Kidneys
• Regulates Endocrine Functions
• Stores Hormones Produced by the Hypothalamus

Location:

• The pituitary gland is located at the base of the hypothalamus.

Images:

• Pituitary Gland Images
• Pituitary Gland

---

For additional information see:

• Functional Anatomy of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

Back to Anatomy of the Brain