The Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus and secretes nine hormones that regulate body homeostasis.

The pituitary gland consists of the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary.

The anterior pituitary secretes seven hormones that regulate several physiological processes, including stress, growth, and reproduction.

The posterior pituitary secretes two important endocrine hormones—oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone.