Anterior pituitary gland

Anterior Pituitary Gland

The Anterior Pituitary Gland (pronunciation: an-TEER-ee-or pih-TOO-ih-tair-ee gland), also known as the adenohypophysis (pronunciation: ad-uh-noh-HY-puh-fuh-sis), is a crucial part of the endocrine system that is responsible for the production and secretion of several key hormones.

Etymology

The term "anterior pituitary gland" is derived from the Latin words "anterior" meaning "before" and "pituitaria" meaning "phlegm or mucus". The term "adenohypophysis" is derived from the Greek words "aden" meaning "gland" and "hypo" meaning "under", referring to its location under the brain.

Function

The anterior pituitary gland produces and releases several hormones that regulate a wide range of bodily functions. These hormones include:

• Growth Hormone (GH)
• Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
• Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
• Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
• Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
• Prolactin (PRL)

Related Terms

• Posterior Pituitary Gland
• Hypothalamus
• Hormone
• Endocrine System

See Also

• Endocrinology
• Neuroendocrinology
• Pituitary Disorders

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Anterior pituitary gland
• Wikipedia's article - Anterior pituitary gland

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