pituitária
The pituitary gland, also known as the hypophysis, is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, beneath the hypothalamus. It is a crucial component of the endocrine system, responsible for producing and secreting a variety of hormones that regulate numerous bodily functions. Despite its small size, the pituitary gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because its hormones control many other endocrine glands, such as the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, and testes.
The pituitary gland is divided into two main lobes: the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) and the posterior
The posterior pituitary, on the other hand, does not produce its own hormones but stores and releases