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Pituitary gland - Wikipedia Pituitary gland The pituitary gland or hypophysis is an endocrine gland in vertebrates In humans, the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, protruding off the bottom of the hypothalamus The pituitary gland and the hypothalamus control much of the body's endocrine system [2]
Pituitary gland | Definition, Anatomy, Hormones, Disorders - Britannica pituitary gland, ductless gland of the endocrine system that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream The term hypophysis (from the Greek for “lying under”)—another name for the pituitary—refers to the gland’s position on the underside of the brain
What is the Pituitary Gland? - Pituitary Foundation The pituitary gland secretes hormones which carry messages around the body via the bloodstream It controls several hormone glands in the body, including the thyroid, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes, so is often described as the master gland