One part of this organ is affected by Gagel's granuloma, which is a form of Histiocytosis X. Tumors of this organ can be diagnosed by inferior petrosal sampling and are removed by trans-sphenoidal resection. Craniopharyngiomas of this organ may spontaneously bleed to cause apoplexy. One section of t
One part of this organ is affected by Gagel's granuloma, which is a form of Histiocytosis X. Tumors of this organ can be diagnosed by inferior petrosal sampling and are removed by trans-sphenoidal resection. Craniopharyngiomas of this organ may spontaneously bleed to cause apoplexy. One section of this organ expresses pro-opio-melanocortin, which is the precursor to several forms of melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Another product of this organ (*) spikes at ovulation. This organ, which secretes TSH and ACTH from its anterior lobe and oxytocin from its posterior lobe, responds to signals from the hypothalamus. For 10 points, name this gland in the skull that controls several other parts of the endocrine system.
One part of this organ is affected by Gagel's granuloma, which is a form of Histiocytosis X. Tumors of this organ can be diagnosed by inferior petrosal sampling and are removed by trans-sphenoidal resection.
pituitary gland