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What is the function of the pituitary gland?

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The pituitary gland 
produces of hormones that act on other glands that control metabolism, growth, sexual maturation, reproduction, blood pressure, any other vital functions

* anterior pituitary synthesizes and secretes (thyroid stimulating hormones,  adrenocorticotropic, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, growth hormone)

* posterior lobe stores and secretes (oxytocin, antidiuretic hormone)

pituriaty glant release hormones to produce stuff