Functions of pituitary:
1. Pituitary secretes seven main hormones viz. ACTH, TSH. GH or STH, LTH or Prolactin, MSH and gonadotropins such as FSH, LH or ICSH.
2. These hormones are secreted upon receiving proper releasing factor from hypothalamus.
3. These hormones bring about many coordinating functions in the body. Almost all endocrine glands are under the control of these hormones.
4. The neurohypophysis part stores two hormones, viz. vasopressin and oxytocin which are secreted by hypothalamus.
5. Important functions such as growth and reproductive processes, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, etc. are under the control of pituitary.
6. Neurohypophysis acts as a neurohaemal organ and stores the hormones for some time.
