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Consider the following statements about Pituitary Gland:   A) This gland is known as "Master Gland" B) This is the second smallest Endocrine gland in the body Choose the correct statement/s?

Consider the following statements about Pituitary Gland:   A) This gland is known as "Master Gland" B) This is the second smallest Endocrine gland in the body Choose the correct statement/s? Correct Answer Both A and B

The Correct answer is Both A and B.

Key Points

Pituitary Gland-
  • This gland is situated inside the brain, weight- 0.5 grams.
  • This gland is known as 'Master Gland'.
  • This gland has control over other glands and their secretions in the body.
  • This is the second smallest Endocrine gland.

 

Important Points

  • The pituitary gland is divided into 2 parts.

Anterior Pituitary- 
  • This part secretes 6 types of hormones.
  • All these hormones control other endocrine glands except Prolactin hormone which controls mammary glands which are 'Exocrine Glands'.
  • The hormones which control other endocrine glands are known as 'Trophic Hormones', example- ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) controls adrenal gland.

  • The hormones which control other exocrine glands (like Prolactin hormone controls mammary gland) are known as 'Non-trophic Hormones'.

​Posterior Pituitary-

  • It is also known as 'Neurohypophysis'.
    • Because the hormones released from this part are actually synthesized in the Hypothalamus (part of the brain).
    • These hormones are just stored and released from the posterior pituitary.
  • This gland secretes ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone), Oxytoxin, Coherin.

 

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