PHYSICAL WELLNESS

your body’s master control center

THE PITUITARY GLAND

The pituitary gland is like the central control hub of a smart building. It may be small, but it sends out important signals that regulate many of your body’s key functions, keeping everything running smoothly.

  • Produces and releases hormones that control growth, metabolism, and reproduction

  • Regulates other endocrine glands like the thyroid, adrenal glands, and gonads

  • Helps manage water balance and blood pressure via antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

  • Plays a role in stress response through ACTH and cortisol regulation

  • Supports overall hormonal balance and homeostasis

PITUITARY GLAND BASICS

Common Terms + Simple Definitions

Here’s a mini glossary for pituitary gland related words you’ll see throughout the site:

Pituitary Gland - Small gland at the base of the brain that controls many hormones

Anterior Pituitary - Front portion that releases growth hormone, ACTH, TSH, LH, FSH, and prolactin

Posterior Pituitary - Back portion that releases ADH and oxytocin

Hormone - Chemical messenger that regulates body functions

Endocrine System - Glands and hormones that regulate body processes

WHAT THE PITUITARY GLAND WORK WITH

THE pituitary gland + OTHER SYSTEMS

  1. Hypothalamus → Provides instructions and feedback to regulate hormone release

  2. Thyroid Gland → Pituitary signals thyroid to control metabolism

  3. Adrenal Glands → Regulates stress hormones and energy balance

  4. Gonads (Ovaries/Testes) → Controls reproductive hormones

  5. Kidneys → Works via ADH to manage water balance and blood pressure

  6. Liver & Other Organs → Respond to hormones for growth, metabolism, and tissue repair

A HealthY PITUITARY GLAND…

A healthy pituitary keeps your body’s hormone systems in balance, supporting growth, metabolism, stress response, and reproductive health. Maintaining good sleep, stress management, and overall wellness supports its proper function.