Mesh term Pituitary Gland, Anterior
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Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Corticotrophs
Gonadotrophs
Lactotrophs
Somatotrophs
Thyrotrophs
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