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When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it produces
triiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3, thyroxine which is commonly known as T4,
and calcitonin. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain.
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The hypothalamus functions as an endocrine gland by producing chemicals that directly influence the?
pituitary gland
Which gland is known as the master gland because it secretes hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands?
The pituitary gland
Which anatomy gland is referred to as the master gland?
The pituitary gland. It makes more hormones that control other glands and body functions.
What structure is both a duct gland and an endocrine gland?
The pancreas is both a duct gland and an endocrine gland. It has exocrine functions, releasing digestive enzymes into the pancreatic duct, and endocrine functions, producing insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels.
Does the pituitary gland controls the functions of all the glands in of the body?
yes, that's why they call it the master gland.
What is the functions of the parts of the pituitary gland?
three part of pituitary gland:- 1.anterior pituitary gland 2.posterior pituitary gland 3.intermediate pituitary gland It secrete the various endocrine hormones.
How does the hypothalamus impact the patuitery gland?
The hypothalamus controls the functions of the pituitary gland. It tells it which hormones to make and when to make them.
What is euthyroidism?
having a normal thyroid gland that functions as it should
What gland has functions in the endocrine and immune systems?
Thymusthymus
What gland has functions inthe endocrine and immune systems?
Thymus
What brain structure controls the pituitary gland?
The portion of the brain that controls the pituitary gland is known as the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland is responsible for all the functions in the body.
The pituitary gland is also known as the?
The pituitary gland is also known as the "master gland" because it controls the functions of other endocrine glands in the body by producing and releasing hormones.
