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Pituitary

pituitary

(Science: anatomy, endocrinology) An endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, in the small recess of a bone - certain sections of the pituitary each secretes important hormones including growth hormone (gH) and antidiuretic hormone (aDH). The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain.


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Human Reproduction System

... thus the need for the development of any more follicles is unnecessary. Both oestrogen and progesterone alone signals the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland to stop further secretion of FSH and LH hence the levels of both FSH and LH would dramatically fall and finally plateau after the 14th ...

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by mande
Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:15 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Human Reproduction System
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Views: 79

PostSynaptic Neuron

... hemisphere The Medulla regulates involuntary muscle action, breathing movements, diameter of blood vessels, heart rate... Hypothalamus and pituitary gland united the nervous system with the endocrine system. I'm leaning towards Medulla, would I be correct with that answer? Thank you so ...

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by Asanii
Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:28 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PostSynaptic Neuron
Replies: 3
Views: 120

The Menstrual Cycle, Question

LH is produced in anterior pituitary, under the hypotalamus :)

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by baikuza
Sat Jan 10, 2009 9:21 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Menstrual Cycle, Question
Replies: 1
Views: 479

The Menstrual Cycle, Question

I have to do a report on the menstrual cycle and I have a question: I didnt really understand, if this luteinizing hormone is produced by the pituitary gland or by the hypothalamus? Maybe somebody knows .. Thanks!

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by DaGurL
Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:58 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Menstrual Cycle, Question
Replies: 1
Views: 479

Re: Homosexuality - mutation? Evolutionary reasons.

... suggest that when analyzing the hypothalamus in males and females we find that the size differs in sex. And what is the role of the hypothalamus? pituitary gland regulation blood pressure regulation hunger and salt cravings feeding reflexes thirst body temperature regulation hydration heart rate ...

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by Darwin420
Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:31 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Homosexuality - mutation? Evolutionary reasons.
Replies: 33
Views: 5488
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