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The pituitary gland helps to control a number of physiological functions, including growth, [[blood pressure]], [[reproductive organ]] functions, [[thyroid activity]], [[metabolism]], and water regulation.
The pituitary gland helps to control a number of physiological functions, including growth, [[blood pressure]], [[reproductive organ]] functions, [[thyroid activity]], [[metabolism]], and water regulation.
== Sheehan's syndrome ==
This syndrome refers to pituitary insufficiency (cf. Simmonds' disease) caused by necrosis of the gland as a result of post-partum hemorrhage and shock.
[[Category:Anatomy]]
[[Category:Anatomy]]