From an endocrinologic perspective, the diversity of roles in which the pituitary gland contributes, even at a high level, warrants a degree of awe.
We will take a closer look at the pituitary hormones responsible for each of these functions.
Table 5: The Many Roles of the Pituitary Roles of the | Pituitary |
Growth | Lactation |
Metabolism | Pain Management |
Fertility | Fluid Balance |
Stress Response | Healing |
Skin Pigmentation | Parturition |
Mood | Appetite |