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Pituitary Gland - Anterior

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Betts, JG; Young, KA; Wise, JA; Johnson, E; Poe, B; Kruse, DH; Korol, O; Johnson, JE; Womble, M; DeSaix, P (April 25, 2013). "17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus". Anatomy and Physiology. OpenStax. Houston, Texas. Retrieved November 9, 2021.

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The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus - Figure 17.9 Anterior Pituitary

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The anterior pituitary manufactures seven hormones. The hypothalamus produces separate hormones that stimulate or inhibit hormone production in the anterior pituitary. Hormones from the hypothalamus reach the anterior pituitary via the hypophyseal portal system.