pituitary gland in a human body,where is it and what is it's function?
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In the skull is right.\n\nThe Pituitary Gland (also known as the hypophysis) is situated at the base of the brain between the hypothalamus, the optic chiasm and protected by a dome of bone, the sella turcica. The Pituitary Gland is often described as being the size and shape of a garbanzo bean.\n \nThe Pituitary Gland is divided into several sections:\n\n* Anterior Lobe (adenohypophysis) is composed of cells which produce protein hormones.\n  \n* Posterior Lobe (neurohypophysis) is actually an extension of the hypothalmus and also forms the Pituitary Stalk which suspends the Anterior Lobe from the hypothalmus.\n\n  The primary function of the Pituitary Gland is the production of hormones which are used to influence the functioning of most physiologic processes throughout the body. The hypothalmus secretes hormones which instruct the Anterior Lobe to release or stop releasing regulatory hormones. Some of the hormones released by the Pituitary are not relevant to adult males (e.g., Prolactin), while others may have vital functions that go beyond the obvious (e.g., HGH, Human Growth Hormone). \n\nOther hormones are required, such as the Anterior Lobe's thyroid stimulating hormone Thyrotropin, the adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH, and the Posterior Lobe's antidiuretic hormone, Vasopressin. Not only must these hormones be released, but they must be regulated. Hormones from the target organ (Thyroid, Adrenal Glands, Kidney) are detected by the Pituitary Gland which then decrease their hormonal output. The result is stabilization from a negative feedback loop.\n\nWithout a Pituitary Gland the production of the hormones is impossible, the regulation of the target organs is difficult. If the entire Pituitary is damaged by a massive tumor then the operation necessary to remove the tumor, as well as the tumor itself, will damage surrounding portions of the brain. In some cases the tumor may undergo Apoplexy, a process where it will expand rapidly, crushing the surrounding sella turcia bone in a matter of days. If not caught quickly, an rapidly expanding tumor will result in death.
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Plain and simple.  It is called the Pituitary.  A gland iny our brain the produces sex hormones.  A built in function in our brain that drives us towards sex.  Sex promotes procreation.  \n\nOriginal man was a basic as animal. The goal is reproduction.  The strong surive and produce as many as yourself to ensure a part of you lives on.  Our bodies also developed a great sensation towards sex. A greater reinforcer to have sex and reproduce.  Would you want to have sex or reporoduce if it didn't feel good?
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The endocrine system produces hormones and works with the circulatory system - that carries them. The nervous system works with the respiratory system and every other system in the body; such as the gastrointestinal system and reproductive systems.
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TSH stands for "thyroid-stimulating hormone". It is a hormone that is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and stimulates release of hormones by the thyroid gland.
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http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/hypopit/overview.html\n\nhttp://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/P/Pituitary.html\n\nThose two sites have examples.
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The basic definition of endocrine glands that I was taught in college was that they are ductless glands.  However, we were also taught that they release hormones directly into the bloodstream.  Both "B" and "C" are correct answers but "B" is the more "classical" answer.
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Info on the Endocrine system:
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Human growth hormone is produced in the pituitary gland is secreted throughout a person's lifetime. It promotes growth in children and plays an important role in adult metabolism. It was first isolated in 1956 and its structure was identified in 1972. Until the mid-1980s the only source of HGH was from pituitary glands collected post mortem. Today HGH is available in larger quantities through the technique of genetic engineering and a number of conditions apart from the classical growth hormone insufficiency can be treated. Human growth hormone is the master hormone produced by the master gland, the pituitary, which rests just behind our eyes. HGH acts as a catalyst for many glandular secretions and life functions critical to maintaining youth. It's the stuff that makes nearly every cell in our bodies grow and repair over the course of our lives.\n\nAthletes use it for the following:\nExcessive hGH levels increase muscle mass by stimulating protein synthesis, strengthen bones by stimulating bone growth and reduce body fat by stimulating the breakdown of fat cells. Use of hGH has become increasingly popular because it is difficult to detect. Side effects include: \n\nOvergrowth of hands, feet, and face (acromegaly) because of the increased muscle and bone development in these parts \nEnlarged internal organs, especially heart, kidneys, tongue and liver \nHeart problems
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All glands have special roles to play in a body, otherwise they won't be there.  Adrenal glands are no exception as their functions are linked with the heart!  For more information, consult a book on Human Body!
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It involves the hypothalamus, the pituitary, the thyroid, and thyroid hormones (T3/T4). You can do the rest, its pretty simple :)
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Get an MRI.  CT scans are useless to look for a pituitary gland.\n\nYou can probably find an MRI of the brain that cost <$500 cash pay.\n\nhttp://www.opensystemimaging.com/scans.html
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Your endochrine glands. It is your thyroid and adrenal glands that release pheromones and control their production.
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The hormone is synthesized and secreted from alpha cells (α-cells) of the islet of Langerhans, which are located in the endocrine portion of the pancreas. The alpha cells are located in the outer rim of the islet.
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STH\nsomatotropic hormone\n\nGrowth hormone\nGrowth hormone is a polypeptide hormone synthesised and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland which stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans and other vertebrate animals.\nThis article describes human growth hormone physiology, with brief mentions of the diseases of GH deficiency, GH excess (acromegaly and pituitary gigantism), as well as GH treatment, and HGH quackery. Each of these topics is treated more fully in separate articles.\n\n----------------------------------------------------------\n\nSth\n■  abbreviation south. \n\n----------------------------------------------------------
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The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of the endocrine system, because it controls the functions of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain. The gland is attached to the hypothalumus (a part of the brain that affects the pituitary gland) by nerve fibers. The pituitary gland itself consists of three sections:\n\nthe anterior lobe \nthe intermediate lobe \nthe posterior lobe \nFunctions of the pituitary gland:\nEach lobe of the pituitary gland produces certain hormones.\n\nanterior lobe:\n\ngrowth hormone \nprolactin - to stimulate milk production after giving birth \nACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) - to stimulate the adrenal glands \nTSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) - to stimulate the thyroid gland \nFSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) - to stimulate the ovaries and testes \nLH (luteinizing hormone) - to stimulate the ovaries or testes\n\nintermediate lobe:\n\nmelanocyte-stimulating hormone - to control skin pigmentation \nposterior lobe:\n\nADH (antidiuretic hormone) - to increase absorption of water into the blood\nby the kidneys \noxytocin - to contract the uterus during childbirth and stimulate milk production
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I'm gonna assume that the pituitary gland in you brain regulates the hair growth and stops sending the hormones necessary for it to grow once it realizes how long it is.
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* Cardiovascular system: blood circulations with heart and blood vessels\n    * Digestive system: processing food with mouth, stomach and intestines\n    * Endocrine system: communicating within the body using hormones\n    * Immune system: defending against disease-causing agents\n    * Integumentary system: skin, hair and nails\n    * Lymphatic system: structures involved in the transfer of lymph between tissues and the bloodstream\n    * Muscular system: moving the body\n    * Nervous system: collecting, transferring and processing information with brain and nerves\n    * Reproductive system: the sex organs\n    * Respiratory system: the organs used for breathing, the lungs\n    * Skeletal system: structural support and protection through bones\n    * Urinary system: the kidneys and associated structures involved in the production and excretion of urine