Functions

The main function of the pituitary gland is to produce and release several hormones that help perform important bodily functions, including

• Growth
• Metabolism (how your body converts and manages the energy from the food you eat)
• Reproduction
• Response to stress or trauma
• Lactation
• Water-sodium (salt) balance
• Birth and childbirth

The thermostat constantly checks the temperature inside the house to keep you comfortable. Signals the heating and cooling system to raise or lower the temperature by a certain temperature to maintain a constant air temperature.  The pituitary gland regulates bodily functions in much the same way. The pituitary gland sends signals through hormones to organs and glands to tell which functions are needed and when. The right setup for your body depends on many factors, including age and gender.

The pituitary gland (also called the pituitary gland) is a small pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain below the hypothalamus. It is located in a small chamber below the brain known as the Turkish saddle. It is the part of the endocrine system that produces several important hormones. The pituitary gland also directs other glands in the endocrine system to release hormones.  

Sweat glands are organs that produce one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, or tears. Hormones are chemicals that coordinate various functions in the body, sending messages through the blood to various organs, skin, muscles, and other tissues. These signals tell your body what to do and when. The pituitary gland is divided into two main parts: the anterior pituitary (anterior lobe) and the posterior pituitary (posterior lobe). The pituitary gland connects to the hypothalamus through a trunk of blood vessels and nerves called the pituitary trunk (also called the pituitary gland).