Pituitary gland

Anterior pituitary

(Adenohypophysis)

Posterior pituitary

(Neurohypophysis)

Derived from Rathke's pouch (oral ectoderm).

Derived from the hypothalamus (neural tissue).

Regulated by hypothalamic releasing hormones.

Directly connected to the hypothalamus.

Synthesizes and secretes hormones.

Stores and releases hormones.

• Growth Hormone (GH)

• Prolactin (PRL)

• Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

• Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

• Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

• Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

 

• Oxytocin
• Vasopressin (Antidiuretic Hormone, ADH)

View in web app Open in TCML App