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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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    1. Organizational Effects of Estrogens and Androgens on Estrogen and Androgen Receptor Expression in Pituitary and Adrenal Glands in Adult Male and Female Rats Frontiers in Neuroanatomy · 2022 · 1 citations
    2. Endocrinology, Brain, and Pituitary Gland Elsevier eBooks · 2013 · 2 citations
    3. Correlation between MRI findings of pituitary gland and prolactin level among hyperprolactinemia adult female Saudi patients in rural areas: A retrospective multicentric study Medicine · 2025 · 2 citations
    4. Impact of One-Week Administration of Dihydrotestosterone in Rat Anterior Pituitary Gland International journal of endocrinology · 2022 · 1 citations
    5. The effect of hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axes in a kidney-yang deficiency syndrome model World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine · 2020 · 11 citations
    6. Opposite effects of dihydrotestosterone and estradiol on apoptosis in the anterior pituitary gland from male rats Endocrine · 2015 · 8 citations
    7. Results of clinical examinations, laboratory tests, and ultrasonography in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism treated with trilostane American journal of veterinary research · 2002 · 116 citations
    8. Adenohypophysitis Associated with Sebaceous Gland Atrophy in a Dog Veterinary Pathology · 1991 · 11 citations
    9. SAT-080 An Atypical Adenoma Presenting with Hyperandrogenism: A Rare Case Presentation on a Pituitary Germ Cell Tumor Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2025
    10. ODP292 A Xanthomatous Hypophysitis: Always Think Twice Before Pituitary Resection. Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2022
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