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anterior pituitary gland

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Noun1.anterior pituitary gland - the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
adenohypophysis, anterior pituitary
ductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
hypophysis, pituitary, pituitary body, pituitary gland - the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
pars anterior, pars distilis - the anterior part of the anterior pituitary


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Simultaneously adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the anterior pituitary gland stimulates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone and cortisol.
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When the anterior pituitary gland is involved, the production of growth hormone may drop.
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Thyrotropin (TSH), a hormone synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland (hypophysis), is the primary regulator of thyroidal iodide uptake and other aspects of thyroid function (15).
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