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Pituitary Gland Also known as: Hypophysis Description Endocrine Gland situated at the back of the Brain - often regarded as a component of the Diencephalon of the Brain (the Pituitary does not contain Neurons and is therefore not correctly described as a component of the Nervous System). The Pituitary Gland is under the control of and has physical connections to the Hypothalamus (the "master gland" within the Brain) - the Hypothalamus produces numerous Releasing Factors (Releasing Hormones) that travel to and influence the nearby Pituitary Gland. Biological Function of the Pituitary Gland Hormones The Pituitary Gland is responsible for the release of various Hormones within the body: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Human Growth Hormone (hGH) Luteinising Hormone (LH) Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) Oxytocin (from the posterior portion of the Pituitary) Prolactin Thyrotrophin Vasopressin (from the posterior portion of the Pituitary) Copyright 1997 In-Tele-Health
