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Pituitary Gland Function

What You Need To Know

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Pituitary Gland Function

The function of the pituitary gland is an extremely important to your body because it handles and directions numerous functions that are required to live each day.

In fact, the pituitary gland is so significant that it is also known as the, “Master Gland”.

The pea sized, Master Gland gland directs other organs to do function.

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Pituitary Gland Contains Three Lobes

Anterior Lobe, Immediate Lobe and Posterior Lobe.

The major two lobes of the pituitary gland are the Anterior Lobe and Posterior Lobe.

Each lobe of the pituitary has its own functions.

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Pituitary Glands Anterior Lobe

The Anterior Lobe is greatly involved in development of the body, reproduction and sexual maturation.

The hormones produced by the anterior lobe regulate growth and stimulate the adrenal glands, thyroid glands, ovaries and testes.

The anterior lobe also generates prolactin, which enables new mothers to produce milk.

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Pituitary Gland Immediate Lobe

The Intermediate Lobe of the pituitary gland releases a hormone which stimulates the Melanocytes.

The Melanocytes are cells that control pigmentation through the production of melanin.

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Pituitary Gland Posterior Lobe

The Posterior Lobe produces antidiuretic hormone.

The antidiuretic hormone helps the body prevent dehydration by retaining water from our kidney and conserving the water in our bloodstream.

Oxytocin is another hormone produced by the posterior lobe.

Oxytocin aids in uterine contractions during childbirth and stimulates the production of milk after childbirth.

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Pituitary Gland Function

If any of the pituitary gland lobe functions are compromised the results can range from uncomfortable to fatal.

When excessive or insufficient hormones are produced by the Pituitary Gland more than a dozen different disorders of the endocrine system can result.

Your Pituitary Gland a.k.a Master Gland plays a significant role in your body’s health and well-being.

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Pituitary Gland Function

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