What effect does pituitary hormones have on the body?

Pituitary gland – Endocrine gland.

pituitary hormones regulate the work of all other glands int. sec. : (Thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, thymus gland, sex glands)
weight: 0.5-0.7 grams.
located at the base of the brain and consists of three lobes.
Hormones of the anterior lobe stimulate thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, gonadotropic hormone. growth hormone is also released.
The middle lobe secretes a hormone that regulates skin pigmentation.
The posterior lobe causes a decrease in urine output, increases blood pressure and contracts uterine smooth muscles.



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