4. Assistant Prof. Physiology
MBBS, Dip. Card,
M.Phil TCM(China),
MCH

5. Endocrinal Functions of
Hypothalamus and
pituitary Gland

6. INTRODUCTION AND
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
The hypothalamic-pituitary unit
forms a unique component of the
entire endocrine system that
regulates growth, lactation, fluid
homeostasis, and the functions of
thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and
gonads.

7. Development of Pituitary gland

8. Anatomical subdivisions of pituitary
gland

12. HISTOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF PITUITARY
GLAND

14. Pars tuberalis.
Folliculostellate cells.

23. 1. Control of Anterior pituitary
Function

24. 2. Control of posterior pituitary
function

25. Schematic diagram to explain anatomical and
functional relationship between hypothalamus
and pituitary gland