This organ is part of an "axis" with the adrenal gland and hypothalamus. The posterior of this organ releases oxytocin and a hormone whose secretion is blocked by alcohol, vasopressin, or ADH. The gondatropins FSH and LH are secreted by this organ. Cushing's disease results from it releasing too much of a hormone that signals the adrenal gland to produce (*) cortisol. That hormone is ACTH, which is secreted from the anterior region of this gland. This gland also produces endorphins. For 10 points, name this endocrine gland whose anterior section secrete growth hormone.
This organ is part of an "axis" with the adrenal gland and hypothalamus. The posterior of this organ releases oxytocin and a hormone whose secretion is blocked by alcohol, vasopressin, or ADH. The gondatropins FSH and LH are secreted by this organ. Cushing's disease results from it releasing too much of a hormone that signals the adrenal gland to produce (*) cortisol. That hormone is ACTH, which is secreted from the anterior region of this gland. This gland also produces endorphins. For 10 points, name this endocrine gland whose anterior section secrete growth hormone.
This organ is part of an "axis" with the adrenal gland and hypothalamus.
{pituitary} gland [or {hypophysis}]