Anterior Pituitary Gland

The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland, also known as the adenohypophysis. It secretes the ADENOHYPOPHYSEAL HORMONES that regulate vital functions such as GROWTH; METABOLISM; and REPRODUCTION.

Also Known As:

Pituitary Gland, Anterior; Anterior Lobe of Pituitary; Lobus Anterior; Pars Distalis of Pituitary; Adenohypophyses; Anterior Pituitary Glands; Anterior, Lobus; Anteriors, Lobus; Lobus Anteriors; Pituitary Anterior Lobe; Pituitary Glands, Anterior; Pituitary Pars Distalis; Adenohypophysis

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Endocrine System
- Endocrine Glands
  - Pituitary Gland
    - Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Neurosecretory Systems
  - Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System
    - Pituitary Gland
      - Anterior Pituitary Gland
        Corticotrophs
        Gonadotrophs
        Holoprosencephaly 9
        Lactotrophs
        Somatotrophs
        Thyrotrophs
Nervous System
- Central Nervous System
  - Brain
    - Limbic System
      - Hypothalamus
        Middle Hypothalamus
        Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System
        Pituitary Gland
        Anterior Pituitary Gland
        Corticotrophs
        Gonadotrophs
        Holoprosencephaly 9
        Lactotrophs
        Somatotrophs
        Thyrotrophs
    - Prosencephalon
      - Diencephalon
        Hypothalamus
        Middle Hypothalamus
        Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System
        Pituitary Gland
        Anterior Pituitary Gland
        Corticotrophs
        Gonadotrophs
        Holoprosencephaly 9
        Lactotrophs
        Somatotrophs
        Thyrotrophs
- Neurosecretory Systems
  - Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System
    - Pituitary Gland
      - Anterior Pituitary Gland
        Corticotrophs
        Gonadotrophs
        Holoprosencephaly 9
        Lactotrophs
        Somatotrophs
        Thyrotrophs