It is located at the base of the brain.
• It is considered to be master gland as it secretes many hormones to regulate the organs as well as the other glands.
• Different hormones secreted by this gland include Growth hormone, TSH, FSH, LH, ACTH, MSH, Vasopressin and Oxytocin. Growth hormone regulates growth and development of the body. If there is a deficiency of this hormone in childhood, it leads to dwarfism. Excess secretion of this hormone leads to gigantism.