Pituitary Gland
endocrine gland at the base of the brain. Referred to as the “master gland” because it monitors and regulates many bodily functions through the hormones that it produces, including growth and sexual/reproductive development and function.
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Improving Male Sexual Health, Function & Fertility | Dr. Michael Eisenberg
Andrew Huberman
Gland that receives signals from the brain and releases critical hormones (LH and FSH) controlling testosterone and sperm production from the testes.
Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance | Huberman Lab
Andrew Huberman
An endocrine gland near the roof of the mouth that releases hormones like vasopressin, growth hormone, and luteinizing hormone, with specific regions containing neuron axons from the brain.
How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone
Andrew Huberman
A brain area that receives signals from the hypothalamus's releasing hormones and in turn releases stimulating hormones into the bloodstream.
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Peter Attia MD
An endocrine gland that receives signals from the hypothalamus and, in turn, signals the adrenal glands to release stress hormones.
256 ‒ The endocrine system: exploring thyroid, adrenal, and sex hormones | Peter Attia, M.D.
Peter Attia MD
An endocrine gland at the base of the brain that secretes hormones, including TSH, LH, and FSH, regulating thyroid and reproductive functions.