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Glossary Pituitary Gland

regulates hormones affecting growth, metabolism, and reproduction

The pituitary gland, often referred to as the "master gland," is a small, pea-sized organ located at the base of the brain. It plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions by releasing hormones that control growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes. This gland influences other endocrine glands, such as the thyroid and adrenal glands, making it essential for maintaining hormonal balance and overall health.

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research Organizational Effects of Estrogens and Androgens on Estrogen and Androgen Receptor Expression in Pituitary and Adrenal Glands in Adult Male and Female Rats

1 citations , June 2022 in “Frontiers in Neuroanatomy”

This study found that neonatal blocking of androgen and estrogen pathways in rats altered sex-specific expression of estrogen and androgen receptors in adult pituitary and adrenal glands, potentially influencing lifelong neuroendocrine function.

research Endocrinology, Brain, and Pituitary Gland

2 citations , November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This chapter discusses the role of hormones in regulating reproductive biology and outlines how the endocrine system, particularly the brain and pituitary gland, controls these hormonal processes.

research Correlation between MRI findings of pituitary gland and prolactin level among hyperprolactinemia adult female Saudi patients in rural areas: A retrospective multicentric study

2 citations , January 2025 in “Medicine”

This study in Saudi female patients with hyperprolactinemia found that pituitary imaging is often indicated due to a high prevalence of pituitary anomalies, with prolactin levels showing moderate accuracy in predicting adenomas and a suggested cutoff level of >38.71 ng/mL for diagnosis.

research Impact of One-Week Administration of Dihydrotestosterone in Rat Anterior Pituitary Gland

1 citations , October 2022 in “International journal of endocrinology”

This study found that dihydrotestosterone treatment in female rats altered anterior pituitary gland gene expression, with significant repression of prolactin and inhibition of GnRH receptor gene expression, suggesting specific hormone production changes.

research The effect of hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axes in a kidney-yang deficiency syndrome model

11 citations , January 2020 in “World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine”

This study used a glucocorticoid-injection model to mimic kidney-yang deficiency syndrome and reported symptoms related to hormonal imbalances in the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axes.

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