Anatomy of the Brain

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Pituitary Gland

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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: Form, Position and Relations

• Pituitary Gland

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For additional information see:

• Functional Anatomy of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

• Pituitary Gland

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