It lies directly beneath the optic chiasm, and has two lobes called the neuro- and adenohypophysis (ah-den-oh-high-pah-phi-sis).
It lies directly beneath the optic chiasm, and has two lobes called the neuro- and adenohypophysis (ah-den-oh-high-pah-phi-sis). The anterior section secretes various protein hormones including thyroid-stimulating hormone, growth hormone, and adenocorticotropic hormone. The posterior section secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone. FTP, name this master gland of the human body.
It lies directly beneath the optic chiasm, and has two lobes called the neuro- and adenohypophysis (ah-den-oh-high-pah-phi-sis).
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