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produce hormones
also tells other glands in endocrine system when to secrete hormones

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where is the pituitary gland located?
what are its subparts?

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produces the hormone adrenocorticotropin which stimulates the production of cortisol in the adrenal glands

cause of Cushing's syndrome

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result of overproduction of ACTH

symptoms: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, accumulation of fat in upper body, acne, fragile bones

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ACTH secreting tumor

Growth hormone secretion

Prolactin secreting

Thyroid stimulating hormone secretion

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ACTH - adrenocorticotropic hormone

FSH - follicle-stimulating hormone

LH - luteinizing hormone

TSH - thyroid-stimulating hormone

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what is the function of the pituitary gland?

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overproduction hormones

causes: benign tumor, malignant tumor or disorder affecting the hypothalamus, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) disorder

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defined as: a disorder that occurs when the pituitary gland fails to function normally

pituitary tumors

hyperpituitarism

Cushing syndrome

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headache
vision loss
underproduction of hormones resulting in fatigue, irregular periods, muscle weakness, dizziness

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2 types of tumors - functioning vs non functioning

small tumors = microadenoma

large tumors = macroadenoma

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the pituitary gland is divided into 2 parts -anterior lobe and posterior lobe. each lobe produces different hormones

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located directly below the hypothalamus at the base of the brain