Pituitary gland

pituitary gland  pituitary gland A pea-sized organ attached to the part of the brain called the hypothalamus It lies at the base of the brain above the back of the nose  The pituitary is found at the base of the brain, about 1cm in diameter, lying beneath the third ventricle in a bony cavity (sella

Pituitary apoplexy happens when you have bleeding or blood loss in your pituitary gland from a benign tumor called a pituitary adenoma It can The pituitary gland at the base of the brain oversees the endocrine system and controls hormone levels Some pituitary tumours produce hormones,

Pituitary apoplexy happens when you have bleeding or blood loss in your pituitary gland from a benign tumor called a pituitary adenoma It can The pituitary gland regulates such important functions as growth, sexual development, metabolism, and the body's response to stress