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adenohypophysis (ad″ә-no-hi-pof´ĭ-sis)   the anterior or glandular portion of the pituitary gland; it secretes the anterior pituitary hormones, including corticotropin, follicle-stimulating hormone, growth hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, and thyrotropin. Most of these hormones are tropic hormones, which regulate the growth, development, and proper functioning of other endocrine glands and are of vital importance to the growth, maturation, and reproduction of the individual. Their secretion is controlled by releasing and inhibiting hormones that are produced by the hypothalamus and transported to the pituitary gland by way of the hypothalamo-hypophysial portal system. adj., adenohypophys´eal., adj.





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