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Pituitary Gland Notes for NEET & Class 11 Biology

Diagrammatic representation of the pituitary gland showing anterior pituitary, posterior pituitary, hypothalamus, and hormone secretion. Pituitary Gland (Master Gland) – Easy NEET Notes  - Dr.Sanjaykumar Pawar Introduction The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland present at the base of the brain. It is called the “Master Gland” because it controls many other endocrine glands. It lies in a bony cavity called Sella Turcica of the skull. The pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus by a stalk. Structure of Pituitary Gland The pituitary gland is divided into two main parts: 1. Adenohypophysis (Anterior Pituitary) It is the front part of the pituitary gland. It develops from epithelial tissue. It has two regions: Pars distalis Pars intermedia A. Pars Distalis (Main anterior pituitary) It secretes six important hormones: Hormone Full Form Main Function GH Growth Hormone Body growth PRL Prolactin Milk production TSH Thyroid S...