Pituitary Gland Collection

Female brain, computer artwork
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Cross section biomedical illustration of endocrine system in adult female

Illustration of internal systems of human body

Relation of thyroid and pituitary gland

Illustration showing connection of thyroid gland and pituitary gland to brain of pre-adolescent girl

Digital illustration of head in profile showing cross section of brain, neck vertebra and spine

Digital cross section illustration of hypothalamus triggering chain reaction of reduced hormone production resulting in falling glucose levels

Digital illustration of head in profile showing skull, brain, and spine

Illustration of pituitary gland releasing hormones

Cross section biomedical illustration of man endocrine system

Pathway of a pain message via sensory nerve in injured muscle, to pain gate in spinal cord to limbic system, frontal cortex and sensory cortex in the human brain

Anatomy of pituitary gland

Endorphins released in the hypothalamus travel down the spinal cord
Serotonin released in the brain travels down the spinal cord to close the pain gates and block pain messages

Illustration of hypophysis, or pituitary gland
Medicine: Human anatomy, hypophysis, or pituitary gland. Drawing

Anterior pituitary gland, TEM
Anterior pituitary gland. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through cells of the anterior pituitary. The anterior pituitary, or adenohypophysis

Central nervous system, artwork
Central nervous system. Computer artwork showing the brain, cranial nerves and the top portion of the spinal cord. At centre is the pituitary gland (small, spherical), which secretes hormones

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Pituitary gland. Light micrograph of a section through a healthy pituitary gland. The pituitary is a pea-sized organ found at the base of the brain

Female hormone system. Computer artwork of a female figure illustrating locations of hormone producing glands (known as the endocrine system)

Pituitary gland, TEM
Pituitary gland. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of cells in the anterior pituitary gland, a hormone-secreting gland at the base of the brain

Brainstem and cerebellum. Historical artwork of a vertical section through the brainstem (rod-shaped structure from lower right to upper left) and the cerebellum (round)

Interstitial cystitis. Conceptual image of a naked woman with an inflamed bladder (lower centre) caused by interstitial cystitis

Hypothalamus and hypophysis, diagram
Hypothalamus and hypophysis. Diagram showing the brains hypothalamus (white) and hypophysis (pituitary gland, orange), the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system

Hypothalamus and hypophysis, artwork
Hypothalamus and hypophysis. Artwork showing the brains hypothalamus (white) and hypophysis (pituitary gland, orange), the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system

Brain anatomy, 3D artwork
Brain anatomy. 3D artwork of a cut-away model of the human brain. At bottom is the brainstem, which controls automatic functions

Human head, artwork
Human head. Computer artwork of a human head showing the skull, cervical (neck) vertebrae and brain inside

Endocrine system, artwork
Endocrine system. Computer artwork showing the locations of hormone-producing glands (endocrine glands) in the human body

Human brain, artwork
Human brain anatomy. Computer artwork of a persons head showing the brain with the right hemisphere removed. The following regions can be seen: outer cortex (red) somatosensory cortex (lighter)

Human growth hormone, molecular model
Human growth hormone. Molecular model showing the secondary structure of human growth hormone (hGH), a hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland in the brain

Alpha-endorphin molecule. Molecular model of the analgesic (painkilling) peptide alpha-endorphin. This molecule is released by the pituitary gland at times of stress or great pain

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The pituitary gland, also known as the master gland, plays a crucial role in our body's internal systems, and is responsible for producing and releasing various hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, and many other bodily functions. One of the key hormones produced by the the human growth hormone molecule. This hormone stimulates growth and development in children and helps maintain healthy tissues throughout adulthood. In an illustration of the internal systems of the human body, we can see how the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, and is connected to both the hypothalamus and thyroid gland through intricate pathways. A cross-section biomedical illustration shows us how these connections work in an adult female. The thyroid gland relies on signals from the pituitary gland to release its own hormones that control metabolism and energy levels. In another illustration depicting a pre-adolescent girl's brain, we can observe how closely linked her thyroid and they are to her brain. These connections highlight their vital roles in regulating hormonal balance during critical stages of development. A digital cross-section illustration reveals more details about this complex relationship between the hypothalamus (a region within our brain) and pituitary gland. Together they form a powerful duo responsible for coordinating numerous bodily functions. Moving on to a profile view of our head, separate areas of our brain are highlighted using different colors. Among them stands out our precious pituitary gland - a small but mighty organ with immense influence over our overall well-being. However, sometimes things can go awry within this delicate system. A digital illustration showcases a head profile with a highlighted section revealing a pituitary tumor present in someone's brain. Such tumors can disrupt normal hormone production leading to various health complications. Zooming back into just highlighting specific regions within our head profile image; here we focus on thalamus (green), hypothalamus (blue), and the pituitary gland (also blue).