The pituitary is regulated by the hypothalamus via another set of hormones (Figure 5). Figure 5. Pituitary Flow Chart The pituitary gland produces hormones and a healthy balance of these hormones is ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that gonadotrophs, cells in the pituitary gland with a key role in puberty and reproduction, come from two different populations, with the ...

The hypothalamus works similar to a meter or monitor to detect abnormalities the levels of the hormones the pituitary gland produces. The hypothalamus is physically connected to the pituitary ...

These hormones control processes such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and stress response. However, when a tumor ...

Low levels of progesterone and estrogen cause the hypothalamus to send a releasing hormone (GnRH) to the pituitary gland. The releasing hormone signals the pituitary gland to release FSH (follicle ...

The pituitary gland produces TSH, a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the throat. It produces hormones that help regulate many bodily functions ...