Pituitary gland

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Hirogen
gptkbp:control_system hypothalamic hormones
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Harvey_Cushing
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:ancient_Egypt
gptkbp:has_disorders gptkb:pituitary_adenoma
gptkb:diabetes
gptkb:Sheehan's_syndrome
hypopituitarism
hyperpituitarism
gptkbp:has_hormones oxytocin
vasopressin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pituitary gland
gptkbp:influences growth
metabolism
reproductive functions
stress response
gptkbp:involved_in temperature regulation
sleep regulation
water balance
blood pressure regulation
lactation
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:hypothalamus
blood vessels
gptkbp:is_divided_into gptkb:posterior_pituitary
lobes
anterior pituitary
gptkbp:is_essential_for homeostasis
gptkbp:is_involved_in mood regulation
cell growth
circadian rhythms
cognitive function
energy balance
immune function
milk production
pain perception
blood sugar regulation
adrenal function
breast development
tissue repair
calcium metabolism
thyroid function
menstrual cycle regulation
stress adaptation
fertility control
sexual development
gonadal function
growth plate closure
puberty onset
gptkbp:is_located_in the brain
gptkbp:is_part_of neuroendocrine system
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by gptkb:dura_mater
gptkbp:known_as hypophysis
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:sella_turcica
gptkbp:part_of endocrine system
gptkbp:produces gptkb:adrenocorticotropic_hormone
follicle-stimulating hormone
luteinizing hormone
growth hormone
prolactin
thyroid-stimulating hormone
gptkbp:regulates other endocrine glands
gptkbp:size about the size of a pea
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hypothalamus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5