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Anterior pituitary (Adenohypophysis) |
Posterior pituitary (Neurohypophysis) |
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Derived from Rathke's pouch (oral ectoderm). |
Derived from the hypothalamus (neural tissue). |
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Regulated by hypothalamic releasing hormones. |
Directly connected to the hypothalamus. |
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Synthesizes and secretes hormones. |
Stores and releases hormones. |
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• Growth Hormone (GH) • Prolactin (PRL) • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) • Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) • Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
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• Oxytocin |