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What is the Function of the Pituatary Gland in the Endocrine System?

The pituitary gland, a central component of the endocrine system, plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions through hormone secretion. The anterior pituitary specifically releases several hormones that target different organs and tissues.

What is the Function of the 
Pituatary Gland in the Endocrine System?

What is the Function of the Pituatary Gland in the Endocrine System?

Anterior pituitary gland

releasing and inhibiting hormones from hypothalamus
prolactin

cellas and tissue in mammary glands

function is

controls water balance in non-mammalian vertebrates

expelling or conserving water in kidneys when necessary

to stimulate breast development and milk production

positive feedback system

secreting more prolactin to create more lactation when infant is suckling

adrenocorticotropic hormone

cells and tissue in the adrenal cortex

to stimulate secretion of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex

luteinizing hormone

ovaries in females, testes in males

to regulate ovulation in females and secretion of sex hormones in males

reproductive system of female and males

male sex hormones directly impacts puberty, development of secondary sex characteristics, and spermatogenesis

regulation of ovulation controls menstrual cycle of females

endorphins

pain pathways in nervous system

to inhibit perception of pain

pain stimulates the production of endorphins

melanocyte-stimulating hormone

melanocytes in skin and some vertebrae's

to promote darkening of skin

follicle-stimulating hormone

ovaries in females, testes in males

to stimulate egg growth and development and secretion of sex hormones in females, in males it stimulates sperm production

being regulated by testosterone in males

in females, hormone secretion decreases at end of menstrual cycle

thyroid stimulating hormone

thyroid gland cells and tissues

to stimulate the secretion of thyroid hormones and the growth of thyroid gland

negative feedback system

stopping secretion as concentration of thyroid hormone in blood increases

growth hormone

bone and soft tissue cells

to stimulate the growth of bones and soft tissue and help control metabolism of glucose and fuel other molecules

exercise and sleep onset increase secretion of growth hormone

Posterior pituitary gland

secretes
antidiuretic hormone

excretory system

directly affecting kidneys

kidney cells and tissues

to increase blood volume and pressure by increasing water reabsorption in kidneys

negative feedback loop

increasing low blood pressure by increasing water reabsorption

oxytocin

female reproductive system

stimulate contractions at the end of pregnancy

positive feedback mechanism

when fetus is decending in birth canal, more oxytocin released to cause stronger contractions

uterus, mammary glands cells and tissue

to promote uterine contractions and milk release from breasts