Health / Acupuncture / Pituitary: 1. As an adjective, pertaining to the pituitary gland or its hormonal secretions. 2. As a noun, the pituitary gland itself.
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Health / Acupuncture / Pituitary Gland: The main endocrine gland. It is a small structure in the head. It is called the master gland because it produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions including growth. The pituit MORE
Science / Biology / Gonadotropins: Hormones produced by the anterior pituitary that affect the testis and ovary; include follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. MORE
Science / Biology / Prolactin: A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary; secreted at the end of pregnancy when it activates milk production by the mammary glands. MORE
Science / Biology / Oxytocin: A peptide hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary that stimulates the contraction of the uterus during childbirth. MORE
Health / Fitness / Growth Hormone: A naturally released anabolic hormone by the pituitary gland. It promotes muscle growth and the breakdown of body fat for energy, unfortunately it is greatly reduced after the age of about 20. MORE
Science / Biology / Growth Hormone (GH): A peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary that is essential for growth. MORE