Pituitary gland vs Vagus nerve
| Eigenschaft | Pituitary gland | Vagus nerve |
|---|---|---|
| Lateinischer Name | Glandula pituitaria | Nervus vagus |
| Typ | Gland | Nerve |
| Körpersystem | Endocrine | Nervous |
| Körperregion | Brain | Neck |
| Funktion | The master endocrine gland, producing hormones that regulate growth (GH), reproduction (FSH, LH, prolactin), thyroid function (TSH), adrenal function (ACTH), and water balance (ADH). Coordinates the activity of other endocrine … | The longest cranial nerve (CN X), providing parasympathetic innervation to most thoracic and abdominal viscera. Controls heart rate, peristalsis, sweating, speech, and various reflex actions including coughing, swallowing, and the … |
| Klinische Bedeutung | Pituitary adenomas can cause hormone excess or deficiency. Acromegaly results from excess growth hormone. Cushing's disease results from excess ACTH. Pituitary apoplexy is acute hemorrhage or infarction of the gland. … | Vagus nerve stimulation is used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy and depression. Vagal tone affects heart rate variability. Vagotomy was historically used to treat peptic ulcers. Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury during … |
| FMA ID | 13889 | 5731 |