Pituitary gland
Current as of: March 31, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pituitary glandThe pituitary gland is a small gland located beneath the brain. The pituitary gland produces substances (hormones) that enter the bloodstream and help control many processes of the body. Hormones produced in the pituitary gland help manage these body functions:
Current as of: March 31, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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