Hormones are typically produced by endocrine glands and together these glands are referred to as the endocrine system. The study of this system is called endocrinology. The pituitary gland is ...

The pituitary gland lies at the base of the skull, between the brain and the paranasal sinuses. From this location, it serves a critical link between the brain and the body. It is the master ...

Hormones are chemical messengers secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues to exert their functions. The pituitary gland is often subdivided into the posterior and ...