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The hypothalamus is an important brain structure that has both nervous system and endocrine system function. The pituitary gland and hypothalamus are closely connected both structurally and functionally. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) is an intermediate pituitary hormone.Hormones stored by the posterior pituitary include antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin.Hormones of the anterior pituitary include adrenocorticotropin hormones (ACTH), growth hormone (GH), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin (PRL), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).The pituitary is composed of an anterior and posterior lobe with an intermediate region between the two.

Pituitary activity is regulated by hormones of the hypothalamus, a brain region connected to the pituitary by the pituitary stalk.

It regulates hormone activity in other endocrine glands and organs.

The pituitary gland is called the " Master Gland" because it directs a multitude of endocrine functions in the body.