Pituitary Gland: Facts, Function & Disease
By Alina Bradford, Live Science Contributor | April 27, 2017 09:18pm ET
The pituitary gland is about the size of a pea. It is located in the brain, and sits just behind the bridge of the nose.
The pituitary gland is called the master gland of the endocrine system. This is because it controls many other hormone glands in the body. According to The Pituitary Foundation, without it, the body wouldn't reproduce, wouldn't grow properly and many other bodily functions just wouldn't function.
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