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Hypophysis
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Another name for the pituitary gland.
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Infundibulum
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The stalk that attaches the pituitary gland to the brain.
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Circle of Willis
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This surrounds the pituitary gland and provides it with blood exchange.
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Growth hormone
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Regulates the growth of body tissues.
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Thyroid stimulating hormone
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Regulates the thyroid gland.
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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Assures normal function of the adrenal cortex and breaks down fats.
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Follicle stimulating hormone
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Stimulates testes to produce sperm in males, stimulates production of estrogen in females.
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Luteinizing hormone
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Works with FSH to induce ovulation and produce progesterone.
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Prolactin
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Works with other hormones to initiate secretion of milk by the mammary glands.
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Oxytocin
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Causes uterine contractions during labor and stimulates the mammary glands.
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Vasopressin
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Constricts blood vessels causing increased blood pressure and permits kidneys to reabsorb water.
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Exocrine
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Secretes fluids that are transported via “ducts” to their appropriate destinations and function within a particular body system.
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Endocrine
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Secretes chemicals, called hormones, directly into the blood.
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Pituitary
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Referred to as the master gland because it is responsible for the regulation of so many body activities.
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Thyroid
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Secretes hormones that regulate normal growth and development, including mental processes and sexual maturity.
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