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The pituitary gland, also known as the hypophysis, is located at the base of the brain and is divided into two lobes - the anterior and posterior pituitary. The anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) is further divided into three zones that contain cells that secrete hormones including growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone. The secretion of these hormones is controlled by releasing hormones from the hypothalam
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- Kat Jornadal
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