The pituitary gland is protected and housed by the sella turcica or bony structure that does not leave much room for any expansion. The hypothalamus ... There is no way to actually prevent ...

The progesterone signals the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to suppress FSH and LH production, ensuring that no more follicles mature. Days 23 - 25 If there is no fertilization of the ovum by ...

The thyroid gland produces two thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), and releases them as needed by the body. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland help control the thyroid ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. The control of thyroxine levels by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland is an example of negative feedback.

Background. This case study illustrates ... This is the area of an implanted pituitary body, and no traces of the gland are to be seen. It is replaced by a cyst, possibly 1 cm in diameter, the ...

Competing interests: The authors declared they have no competing interests ... neurons in the hypothalamus and their nerve terminals in the posterior pituitary gland, which prevents AVP secretion.