Pituitary gland

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:item
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hypothalamus
gptkbp:controls hypothalamic hormones
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Harvey_Cushing
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:ancient_Egypt
gptkbp:has gptkb:pituitary_adenoma
gptkb:Sheehan's_syndrome
gptkb:currency
hypopituitarism
hyperpituitarism
gptkbp:has_skin oxytocin
vasopressin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pituitary gland
gptkbp:influences growth
metabolism
reproductive functions
stress response
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
temperature regulation
energy balance
immune function
milk production
pain perception
sleep regulation
water balance
blood sugar regulation
adrenal function
breast development
tissue repair
calcium metabolism
thyroid function
menstrual cycle regulation
blood pressure regulation
lactation
stress adaptation
fertility control
sexual development
gonadal function
growth plate closure
puberty onset
gptkbp:is_known_for hypophysis
gptkbp:is_part_of neuroendocrine system
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by gptkb:dura_mater
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:sella_turcica
the brain
gptkbp:part_of endocrine system
gptkbp:produced_by 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