Pituitary Gland
The pituitary is a pea-sized gland that is located within a bony structure at the base of the brain. The bony structure sella turcica protects the pituitary but allows very little space for expansion. It is also called master gland as pituitary controls the function of most other endocrine glands. It detects the level of hormones produced by glands and determines how much stimulation is needed.