Brain vs Pituitary gland
| Properti | Brain | Pituitary gland |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Latin | Encephalon | Glandula pituitaria |
| Tipe | Organ | Gland |
| Sistem Tubuh | Nervous | Endocrine |
| Wilayah Tubuh | Brain | Brain |
| Fungsi | The command center of the nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, controlling motor functions, regulating homeostasis, and generating consciousness, thought, memory, emotion, and language. | 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 … |
| Signifikansi Klinis | Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) is a leading cause of disability. Traumatic brain injury ranges from concussion to severe diffuse axonal injury. Neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. | 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. … |
| FMA ID | 50801 | 13889 |
Full structure pages
Brain
Encephalon
The command center of the nervous system, the brain processes sensory information, controls motor function, regulates homeostasis, and generates consciousness, thought, memory, emotion, and language. It is the largest part of the central nervous system, …
Pituitary gland
Glandula pituitaria
Often described as the master endocrine gland, the pituitary coordinates the activity of other endocrine glands through the hormones it secretes, governing growth, reproduction, thyroid function, adrenal function, and water balance. This pea-sized gland occupies …