Pituitary

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008986",
  "term": "Pituitary",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A small, pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, often referred to as the 'master gland' due to its role in regulating other endocrine glands. It consists of anterior and posterior lobes, each secreting different hormones that control growth, metabolism, reproduction, and stress responses. Hormones like growth hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone are produced here.",
  "synonyms": [
    "hypophysis",
    "pituitary gland"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "adrenocortocotropic hormone",
    "vasopressin",
    "endocrine",
    "follicle-stimulating hormone",
    "gland",
    "growth hormone",
    "hypothalamus",
    "luteinizing hormone",
    "oxytocin",
    "prolactin",
    "sella turcica",
    "somatotropin",
    "thyroid stimulating hormone"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 792 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pituitary/"
}