Pituitary Gland

Research Notes on Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland that rests at the base of the brain.¹ The pea sized gland is enclosed inside of a bony structure called the sella turcica.¹ It has a major role in regulating the endocrine system.²

• Fast Facts:
• Regulates breast milk production, sex organ functioning, growth, and blood pressure.¹
• Releases hormones necessary to maintain pregnancy and causes the uterus to contract during childbirth.¹
• Controls the thyroid gland and metabolism.¹
• The pituitary gland is also known as the hypophysis, which is a greek word that means lying under, in reference to its location under the brain.²

5 Great Resources on Pituitary Gland

• Wikipedia: Pituitary Gland
• University of Maryland Medical Center: Endocrinology Health Guide - The Pituitary Gland
• Pituitary Network Association: Pituitary FAQs
• Merck Manuals: Pituitary Gland Introduction
• The Pituitary Society: Pituitary Gland Overview

5 Latest Headlines on Pituitary Gland

• More Pituitary Gland News from Google

What is the Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland?

• Innerbody.com: Pituitary Gland (An Overview)
• About.com: Functional Anatomy of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
• NetterImages: Anatomy and Relations of the Pituitary Gland
• InfoPlease: Pituitary Gland - Anatomy and Function

What is the Histology of the Pituitary Gland?

• BioInfoBank: Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Histology
• University of Nebraska at Omaha: Endocrinology: Tissue Histology
• Vivo.ColoState: Functional Anatomy of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

What is the Physiology and Function of the Pituitary Gland?

• Cleveland Clinic: Anatomy and Physiology of the Pituitary Gland
• BioInfoBank: Pituitary Gland: Physiology
• VCU Department of Pathlogy: Pituitary Gland Lecture - Anatomy, Physiology, Regulatory Factors, and Hormones
• UAB Health System: Pituitary Gland: Location and Function
• The Pituitary Foundation: What is the Pituitary Gland and What Does it Do?

Selected Conditions and Disorders Affecting the Pituitary Gland

• OrganizedWisdom: Acromegaly
• OrganizedWisdom: Pituitary Tumor
• OrganizedWisdom: Hypopituitarism
• OrganizedWisdom: Hyperpituitarism
• OrganizedWisdom: Growth Hormone Deficiency

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Pituitary Gland

• Yahoo Answers: Pituitary Gland?
• Yahoo Answers: How Do You Stimulate the Pituitary Gland?
• DailyStrength: Discussions about the Pituitary Gland

eHealthForum: Thyroid or Pituitary Problem?

Foundations and Support Groups on Pituitary Gland

• Pituitary Network Association: Pituitary Network Association Homepage
• The Pituitary Society: Information for Patients
• The Pituitary Foundation: Information & Resources
• The Hormone Foundation: The Hormone Foundation Homepage

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Pituitary Gland

• PubMed Central: Articles on the Pituitary Gland
• JAMA: Pituitary Gland Articles
• Google Scholar: Search Results for Articles on the Pituitary Gland

Clinical Trials on Pituitary Gland

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on the Pituitary Gland
• CenterWatch: Pituitary Gland Clinical Trials
• Cleveland Clinic: Clinical Trial Listings for the Pituitary Gland

Research Notes References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} Wikipedia: Pituitary Gland
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Britannica: Pituitary Gland - Main

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