Diaphragm vs Pituitary gland
| คุณสมบัติ | Diaphragm | Pituitary gland |
|---|---|---|
| ชื่อภาษาละติน | Musculus diaphragma | Glandula pituitaria |
| ประเภท | Muscle | Gland |
| ระบบของร่างกาย | Muscular | Endocrine |
| บริเวณของร่างกาย | Thorax | Brain |
| หน้าที่ | The primary muscle of respiration. Contraction flattens the dome-shaped muscle, increasing thoracic volume and creating negative pressure to draw air into the lungs during inspiration. | 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 … |
| ความสำคัญทางคลินิก | Diaphragmatic hernias allow abdominal organs to enter the thoracic cavity. Phrenic nerve paralysis causes diaphragmatic elevation. Hiccups result from involuntary diaphragmatic spasms. | 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 | 13295 | 13889 |