منابع مشابه
The Pituitary Gland.
The pituitary gland has come to be regarded as the master key of the endocrine system in so far as it influences the activity of the remaining glands, but a reciprocal influence in the opposite direction is equally important. Hypophysectomy results in diminished function and some degree of. atrophy in the gonads, adrenals, thyroid, pancreas, and less certainly of the parathyroids; and conversel...
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To my mind, the high point in the entire volume is the introductory paragraph to the set piece written by Professor Honjo, a noted molecular biologist. Here he states with elegance and eloquence the importance to a working scientist of problems in which only the barest outlines are perceived. Professor Honjo describes it far better than I can, so I quote him, in hopes that it will encourage peo...
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growth blood pressure some aspects of pregnancy and childbirth including stimulation of uterine contractions during childbirth breast milk production sex organ functions in both males and females thyroid gland function the conversion of food into energy (metabolism) water and osmolarity regulation in the body water balance via the control of reabsorption of water by the kidneys temperature regu...
متن کاملTumours of the Pituitary Gland
The theme of this dissertation is the mode of presentation, assessment and management of six patients with tumours of the pituitary gland. Such tumours may be secretory or non-secretory. Typically secretory tumours present with endocrine abnormalities due to hypersecretion of a particular hormone, while nonsecretory tumours present with symptoms caused by the expansion of the lesion in the pitu...
متن کاملThe ectopic posterior pituitary gland.
An ectopic posterior pituitary gland is a rare condition and may present with an empty pituitary fossa, hypoplasia or absence of the infundibular stalk and resultant short stature due to growth hormone deficiency. The location of the ectopic lobe can vary, but it is most commonly situated along the median eminence in the floor of the third ventricle. We report a case of an ectopic posterior pit...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0021-972X,1945-7197
DOI: 10.1210/jc.2011-2111