The pituitary gland, the master gland, is a pea-sized structure that is located at the base of the brain. It's primary role is to produce hormones.which control the production of other endocrine glands in the body.
Hypopituitarism is an uncommon disorder characterized by an insufficient production of of one or more hormones. The pituitary gland also produces its own hormones. When it isn't functioning properly, it can cause the amount of hormones that other glands produce to diminish. This is a potentially serious problem that requires care from your doctor.
The pituitary gland is responsible for many body functions, including the following:
* Growth
* Blood pressure
* Sex organ function
* Thyroid gland function
* Breast milk production and other aspects of pregnancy
* Conversion of food into energy
* Water balance in the body
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