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Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal organs > animal glands > endocrine glands > pituitary gland > anterior pituitary
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > animal organs > animal glands > endocrine glands > pituitary gland > anterior pituitary
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > animal organs > animal glands > endocrine glands > pituitary gland > anterior pituitary
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > endocrine system > endocrine glands > pituitary gland > anterior pituitary
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > endocrine system > endocrine glands > pituitary gland > anterior pituitary
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > endocrine system > endocrine glands > pituitary gland > anterior pituitary
Preferred Term:

anterior pituitary

Definition:
The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland, also known as the adenohypophysis. It secretes the adenohypophyseal hormones that regulate vital functions such as growth; metabolism; and reproduction.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
pituitary gland
Entry Terms:
  • anterior pituitary gland
  • adenohypophysis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/4132
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