The pituitary is regulated by the hypothalamus via another set of hormones (Figure 5). Figure 5. Pituitary Flow Chart The pituitary gland produces hormones and a healthy balance of these hormones is ...
The pituitary gland lies at the base of the skull, between the brain and the paranasal sinuses. From this location, it serves a critical link between the brain and the body. It is the master ...
A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female ...
Infarction or hemorrhage of an enlarged pituitary gland or pituitary tumor is the most common cause of pituitary apoplexy. Early recognition of this disorder is essential for preventing permanent ...
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) describes a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the body's hormone-producing glands. MEN type 1 usually affects the parathyroid gland(s), the pituitary gland ...