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what is the medical term for total underactivity of the pituitary gland
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The pituitary gland is also known as the?
The pituitary gland is also known as the hypophysis gland.
Another name for the pituitary gland?
The pituitary gland is also known as the hypophysis.
Master gland of the endocrine system?
pituitary
What is known as the body's master gland?
Hypothalmus Controls the putuitary gland.
What is the master gland in humans?
The pituitary gland is known as the Master Gland.
What brain structure controls the pituitary gland?
The portion of the brain that controls the pituitary gland is known as the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland is responsible for all the functions in the body.
Which is master gland in HUMANS?
In humans, the pituitary is known as the Master Gland.
What is the job of the pituitary gland and where is it located?
When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it producestriiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3, thyroxine which is commonly known as T4,and calcitonin. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain.
What endocrine gland is known as the commander in chief?
The pituitary gland is often called the "master gland".
What endocrine gland is known as the master gland?
The pituitary is the endocrine gland that is often called the Master Gland.
Why is it known as the master gland?
The master gland is the Pituitary. Which speaks to the adrenal glands telling them how much cortisol to produce and when.
Why would a person have thyroid problems if their pituitary gland was damaged?
The pituitary gland is known as the *master gland* and controls the function of all other glands. If the pituitary is dysfunctional, it may adversely affect thyroid function as well.
