Name this gland located below the hypothalamus near the base of the skull.
A tumor in this gland can lead to acromegaly. One of its lobes produces vasopressin, which affects the kidneys, and oxytocin. Some of the hormones produced by the other lobe affect other hormones, and their release is controlled by hypothalamic hormones. Name this gland located below the hypothalamus near the base of the skull.
A tumor in this gland can lead to acromegaly. One of its lobes produces vasopressin, which affects the kidneys, and oxytocin.
{Pituitary} (Gland) (or Hypophysis)