The Master Gland Tumor and its Effects

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This paper presents a detailed discussion about pituitary tumors. The writer takes the reader on an exploratory journey through the pituitary gland and its functions. The reader is then led in a discussion about the various pituitary tumors and their symptoms. The paper finishes with an outline of various treatments that are available.

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"It is a small gland located in the brain but the size should fool no one. The pituitary gland is referred to as the master gland in many medical discussions because of the many important functions that it is responsible for handling. One of these most important functions is to coordinate the signals that are sent to produce hormones, which help to control and respond to brain functions, stress and other things. The ability to focus and pay attention as well as the hormones that allow one to grow and develop sexually is all tied to the pituitary gland. In addition a person s energy level through metabolism and the bodies ability to defend itself is all related to the functions of the pituitary gland (Gland, 1993)."

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