1. Pituitary gland is known as the master gland of the body as it controls the functions of all the other endocrine glands.
2. It serves as a link between nervous system and endocrine system.
3. The hormones secreted by pituitary gland and their functions are as follows.
Hormone |
Response of the body to hormone |
a) Somatotrophin |
Growth of bones |
b) Thyrotrophin |
Activity of thyroid gland |
c) Gonadotrophin |
Activity of ovary and testis |
d) Andrenocortico trophic |
Stimulates secretion from adrenal cortex |
e) Luteinising hormone |
In males – secretion of testosterone; In females – Ovulation, development of Corpus Luteum and secretion of progesterone. |