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Index. Pituitary glandDMThyroid glandAdrenal gland. Pituitary gland. Anatomy. Lies in the base of the skull in a portion of sphenoid bone called sella torsica.2 lobes:Anterior lobe (adenohypophysis)Posterior lobe (neurohypophysis)It measures 15X10X6 mml wt 500-900 mgIt may double in size dur
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1. Endocrine
2. Index Pituitary gland
DM
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
3. Pituitary gland
4. Anatomy Lies in the base of the skull in a portion of sphenoid bone called sella torsica. 2 lobes: Anterior lobe (adenohypophysis) Posterior lobe (neurohypophysis) It measures 15X10X6 mml wt 500-900 mg It may double in size during pregnancy Blood supply: Richly vascularized 0.8 ml/min from portal circulation It supply by middle inferior & superior hypophysial arteries from the internal carotid arteries