पीयूष ग्रन्थि
Also known as hypophysis
endocrine gland at the base of the brain. Referred to as the “master gland” because it monitors and regulates many bodily functions through the hormones that it produces, including growth and sexual/reproductive development and function.
AI overview
The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland located at the base of your brain that produces hormones to control many of your body's functions. It's often called the "master gland" because it monitors and regulates important processes like growth and sexual and reproductive development.
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Research
82,946 papers- Arterial Supply to the Pituitary Gland: A Comprehensive Review.ReviewWorld neurosurgery · 2020Cironi KA, Decater T, Iwanaga J et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.06.221
- [Ectopia of the pituitary].ReviewDer Pathologe · 2018Saeger WDOI: 10.1007/s00292-018-0473-3
- Surgery of the pituitary gland.ReviewCurrent problems in surgery · 1981Tindall GT, Tindall SCDOI: 10.1016/s0011-3840(81)80014-7
- POSTERIOR pituitary gland.Lancet (London, England) · 1952
- THE CYTOPHYSIOLOGY OF THE ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND.