Grade 10

The Pituitary
“C”
Gland

F.H.
 Endocrine system
The endocrine system is
a collection of ductless
glands that produce
hormones and secrete
them into the circulatory
system. Endocrine
The endocrine system,
along with the nervous
system, integrates the
 The 
signals from different
nervous system
parts of the body and
 produces
the environment. In
immediate effects.
addition, the endocrine

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glands work without The endocrine
system produces 
ducts for carrying system is designed
effector molecules in
secretions towards to be relatively
the form of hormones
target organs. Instead, slow to initiate, but
that can elicit an
hormones can act as it has a prolonged
appropriate response
chemical messengers for effect.
from the body in order
a large number of cells to maintain
and tissues homeostasis. 
simultaneously.
.
 What is the pituitary gland?

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The endocrine system, along with
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the nervous system, integrates The nervous system
the signals from different parts of
 produces immediate effects.
the body and the environment. In
addition, the endocrine system The endocrine system is
produces effector molecules in
designed to be relatively
the form of hormones that can
elicit an appropriate response slow to initiate, but it has a
from the body in order to
prolonged effect.
maintain homeostasis.  known as infundibulum).
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Your pituitary gland is divided into
two main sections: the 
anterior pituitary (front lobe) and
the posterior pituitary (back lobe).
Your pituitary is connected to
your hypothalamus through a
stalk of blood vessels and nerves
called the pituitary stalk (also
 Luteinizing
Adrenocorticotropic
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (LH)
hormone (ACTH or
hormone (TSH)
corticotrophin)

Which
Follicle- hormones does Antidiuretic
stimulating #
the pituitary hormone (ADH,
Prolactin
hormone (FSH)  gland make? or vasopressin)

Growth hormone Oxytocin

(GH)
 Function
The main function of your
pituitary gland is to produce and
release several hormones that
help carry out important bodily
functions, including:
• Growth.
• Metabolism (how your body
transforms and manages the
energy from the food you
eat).
• Reproduction.
• Response to stress or trauma.
• Lactation.
• Water and sodium (salt)
balance.
• Labor and childbirth.
How does the pituitary
gland affect other
organs and glands?
The hormones your pituitary
gland releases have effects
on many parts of your body,
especially your:
•Thyroid.
•Reproductive system
organs, including the
ovaries and testes.
•Adrenal glands.
What conditions and
disorders are related to
the pituitary gland?
Several conditions can affect
or are affected by your
pituitary gland’s function.
The four main categories of
issues related to your
pituitary gland include:
Hypopituitarism.
Hypopituitarism is a
condition in which there’s a
lack of one, multiple or all of
the hormones your pituitary
gland makes.
 Pituitary adenomas.
A pituitary adenoma is a benign
(noncancerous) growth on your
pituitary gland. They make up 10%
to 15% of all tumors that develop
within your skull.Pituitary adenomas
are usually slow-growing, but if they
grow too big, they can put pressure
on nearby structures and cause
symptoms. They can also compress
your optic nerve and lead to vision
disturbances (loss of peripheral
vision). In rare cases, large pituitary
adenomas can bleed
internally.Pituitary tumors that grow
too big and/or release hormones
require treatment, which usually
involves surgery.
Empty sella syndrome.
Hyperpituitarism. Empty sella syndrome
Hyperpituitarism happens (ESS) is a rare condition in
when your pituitary gland which your pituitary gland
makes too much of one or becomes flattened or
more hormones. It’s often shrinks due to issues with
caused by a the sella turcica, a bony
functioning/secreting structure at the base of your
pituitary adenoma (a brain that surrounds and
noncancerous tumor). protects your pituitary
gland. The sella turcica is a
saddle-like compartment. In
Latin, it means “Turkish
seat.
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