In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Pituitary Gland 2. Development of Pituitary Gland 3. Location 4. Anatomy. Meaning of Pituitary Gland: The hypophysis or pituitary gland is a small gland near the brain and is an essential link in the neuroendocrine system. It has little capacity to function independently though the gland has often been referred [...]
The following points highlight the two main types of diabetes insipidus. The types are:- 1. Central (Neurogenic) Diabetes Insipidus 2. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Type # 1. Central (Neurogenic) Diabetes Insipidus: In central diabetes insipidus, the ADH secretion is poor. Pituitary adenomas rarely causes decrease release of ADH, but hypothalamic tumors such as craniopharyngiomas or other primary central nervous system lesions [...]
The following points highlight the two main disorders in function of Adeno-Hypophyseal hormones anterior pituitary. The disorders are: 1. Hypopituitarism 2. Hyperpituitarism. Disorder # 1. Hypopituitarism: Hypopituitarism is caused either by destruction of the anterior pituitary gland or secondary phenomenon resulting from deficiency of hypothalamic stimulatory (or inhibitory) factors acting on the pituitary. However, the overall etiologic considerations in hypopituitarism [...]