Pituitary
Also known as the hypophysis.
Pea shaped, 1- 1.5 cm.
Contolled by
Hypothalamus
Pituitary releases seven hormones.
Pars intermedia. Hypophyseal portal system.
It is divided into the
Anterior pituitary
and the
Posterior pituitary
Adrenal Cortex
Amygdala
Anterior pituitary
Basal Ganglia
Diencephalon
Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
Limbic System
Medulla
Parathyroid
Pineal
Posterior pituitary
Thalamus
Thymus
Thyroid
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