The aforementioned Sheehan syndrome normally only affects the anterior part of this gland because the posterior part has a direct arterial supply of blood.
Craniopharyngioma is a type of tumor of this organ that develops from the remnants of Rathke's pouch. This organ sits in a saddle-shaped depression known as the sella turcica. Sheehan syndrome affects only the frontal part of this organ, and visual problems usually indicate a tumor on this organ because of the proximity of this organ to the optic nerve. Diabetes Insipidus is caused by an underproduction of a hormone produced by this organ that regulates the amount of water in the blood, vasopressin. The aforementioned Sheehan syndrome normally only affects the anterior part of this gland because the posterior part has a direct arterial supply of blood. For 10 points, name this gland located under the hypothalamus that secretes hormones such as thyroid stimulating hormone and oxytocin.
Craniopharyngioma is a type of tumor of this organ that develops from the remnants of Rathke's pouch.
{Pituitary} Gland