Anterior Lobe Of The Pituitary Gland Image
[edit on Wikidata] A major organ of the endocrine system, the anterior pituitary (also called the adenohypophysis or pars anterior), is the glandular, anterior lobe that together with the posterior lobe (posterior pituitary, or the neurohypophysis) makes up the pituitary gland (hypophysis).
The anterior pituitary lobe is responsible for the synthesis of most pituitary hormones. It consists of the pars distalis, a structure composed of strings of specialized cells that secrete hormones associated with growth and development (trophic hormones).
The anterior pituitary lobe is responsible for the synthesis of most pituitary hormones. It consists of the pars distalis, a structure composed of strings of specialized cells that secrete hormones associated with growth and development (trophic hormones).