where in the brain pituitary is and what pituitary does
Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland. The pituitary gland is only about 1/3 of an inch in diameter (thatâs about as large as a pea) and located at the base of the brain. Since their functions are so intertwined, itâs no surprise that the hypothalamus and pituitary are located near each other.
The hormones of the pituitary gland send signals to other endocrine glands to stimulate or inhibit their own hormone production. For example, the anterior pituitary lobe will release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to stimulate cortisol production in the adrenal glands when youâre stressed.