adenohypofysistä
Adenohypofysistä, also known as the anterior pituitary, is the glandular lobe of the pituitary gland. It is located at the front of the pituitary and is responsible for synthesizing and secreting a variety of hormones that regulate numerous bodily functions. These hormones are released into the bloodstream and act on target organs throughout the body.
The adenohypofysistä is composed of several distinct cell types, each dedicated to producing specific hormones. Somatotrophs
The activity of the adenohypofysistä is controlled by the hypothalamus, a region of the brain located directly