16. pituitary gland
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The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland located below it. The pituitary gland secretes hormones that regulate many bodily functions. The hypothalamus regulates the pituitary by secreting releasing or inhibiting hormones. The pituitary's anterior lobe secretes trophic hormones that control other endocrine glands, while its posterior lobe secretes antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin which act directly on body tissues. Disorders can arise if the hypothalamic-pituitary axis is disrupted.
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