Endocrine System Pituitary Gland

What does the ADH do for the body?

It helps the body retain water and its target tissue is the kidneys.

Melanocytes Stimulating Hormones function?

It is released by the anterior pituitary gland and the target tissue is unknown.

What is unique about the posterior pituitary?

It is the only gland in the endocrine system that releases two known hormones known as oxytocin and ADH unlike the other glands which makes and releases the hormones..

What gland releases the ACTH hormone and what is its target tissue?

The anterior pituitary gland makes the ACTH hormone and its target tissue is the adrenal cortex of the adrenal gland.

What gland releases the hormone prolactin and where does it go?

The anterior pituitary gland releases the hormone and it goes to the mammary glands to be secreted.

What are the main functions of the pituitary gland?

The functions are to regulate blood pressure, growth, breast milk production, sex organ function in both males and females, water and osmolarity in the body, water balance via the kidneys, temperature regulation,Thyroid gland function, some aspect of pregnancy including the stimulation of uterine contractions with oxytocin, the conversion of food into energy, it also makes en dorphins which relieve pain and alter the mood.

The growth hormone (GH) is releases from what part of the gland and its target tissues are the what?

The growth hormone is released from the anterior pituitary gland and it targets the bones, liver, and muscular tissue.

Is the pituitary gland purely endocrine?

Yes, it is purely endocrine.

What is the main function of the pituitary gland?

Commonly known as the hypophysis is a small oval gland nestled within the sell turcica, where the depression of the sphenoid lies. It hangs inferior to the hypothalamus. It has two parts the anterior and posterior pituitary gland.

Name the hormones that the pituitary gland the anterior pituitary gland secretes:

Growth Hormone (GH), Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), follicular stimulating hormone (FSH), Lutenizing hormone (LH), Prolactin, ACTH Adrenocorticotropic hormone, and Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH). The hormones are released from the anterior pituitary gland under the influence of the hypothalamic through the special capilliary system called the hypothalamic-hypophysical portal system.