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Stalk
Stalk A stem. Usually refers to the pituitary stalk that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus.
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Pituitary
The gland from which a number of hormones are released into the bloodstream. These hormones include growth hormone, ACTH, B-lipocortin (the precursor to B-endorphorin), FSH, LH, and TSH.
Stalk
A stem. Usually refers to the pituitary stalk that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus.
Gland
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete externally, either through a tube or duct.
Hypothalamus
The portion of the brain's limbic system that integrates incoming information, and either increases or decreases the release of certain hormones that instruct the pituitary gland to release hormones.
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