Question

What is pituitary gland ?

Answer 1

It is the major endocrine gland. Pea sized body and control growth and development and working of other endocrine gland

Answer 2

Answer :-

Pituitary gland :-

• Pituitary (Hypophysis) regulates so many body activities, it has been nicknamed as the "Master gland" or the "Conductor of endocrine symphony".

• Pituitary lies in the "Sella turica" of the splendid bone and is attached to the hypothalamus by a short infundibular stalk.

• In males, the pituitary generally measures about 1.3 cm in diameter and weighs about 0.5 gram.

• The pituitary is a bit larger in females.

• The pituitary gland secretes hormones which are basically proteins (peptides) or glycoproteins.

• In human beings, the "Pars intermedia" is rudimentary and is in the form of a thin membrane.